Dodson v. State

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

Following a jury trial, Melvin Dodson appeals his conviction for criminal attempt of arson in the first degree, contending that: (1) the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict and (2) the trial court erred by denying his written request to charge the jury on criminal trespass as a lesser included offense. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Dodson erroneously contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, and the defendant…