State v. Scott

OPINION

HOWARD, Judge.

Appellant was charged with one count of first degree arson and one count of arson with intent to defraud an insurer and was found guilty by a jury of both counts. At sentencing, the court on its own motion ordered dismissal of the arson with intent to defraud insurer count and sentenced appellant to not less than two nor more than four years on the first degree arson conviction. Appellant asserts three grounds for reversal.

Appellant’s first contention is the trial court erred when it refused to give a specific intent instruction as to the arson charge. A.R.S. § 13-231…