State v. Ariail

Chandler, Justice:

Appellant Jimmy Horace Ariail (Ariail) was convicted of arson in the third degree and sentenced to ten years, suspended upon service of four years and five years probation. We affirm.

At trial, prior to the jury selection, Ariail’s attorney expressly waived arraignment:

THE COURT: The indictments are for arson in the third degree. I need to know first of all from the defense attorneys whether or not your client wishes to be arraigned or whether or not they waive arraignment.

*36COUNSEL: We’ll waive arraignment. [Emphasis supplied.]

The jury found Ariail guilty of third-degree arson.