People v. Harper

Opinion by

Judge RUSSEL.

Defendant, Robert William Harper, appeals the trial court’s judgment of conviction in a criminal ease. We affirm.

I.Background

Harper was seen running away from a burning car. A bystander tackled him, kicked him in the face, and held him until the police and fire department arrived. The police learned that the car had been stolen, and they discovered items from the car in Harper’s possession. The fire department determined that the fire had been set intentionally.

Harper was tried and convicted of first degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, second degree arson, and first…