Wishnow v. State

BELCHER, Judge.

The conviction is for arson; the punishment, two years.

The testimony of the state shows that appellant operated the Security Jewelry and Loan Company, and that on Saturday, February 18, 1956, he left the store about 7:24 p.m. after locking the door. The record made by a burglar alarm system connected with the store shows that the store was locked at 7:25 p.m. Manuel Rodriguez testified that while on the sidewalk in front of the store he saw a fire burning in the ceiling of the store and immediately by telephone notified the fire department. The evidence further shows that a…