People v. Battles

*57OPINION OF THE COURT

Pigott, J.

One person was burned to death and three others severely burned as a result of defendant’s pouring gasoline over several individuals and setting a fire. The primary issue before us is whether, under the facts of this case, following defendant’s conviction, the court’s sentencing of defendant to consecutive terms of imprisonment was proper. A review of the evidence presented at trial is necessary.

On July 8, 2004 and into the early next morning, several people, including Gregory Davis, Ronald Davis, and Stephen Wheeler, were at Arthur Elliott’s apartment, a known…