Sellers v. State

OPINION

NUCHIA, Justice.

Without a recommendation as to punishment, appellant pleaded guilty to five counts of arson. The trial court made an affirmative finding that appellant had used a deadly weapon to commit each offense, and sentenced appellant to four life sentences and 25 years in prison. We affirm in part, and reverse and dismiss in part.

BACKGROUND

The five counts of arson against appellant stem from three fires set during April and May of 1995. The fire set by appellant on April 13 caused the death of Raymond and Ethel Fickessen. The fire set by appellant on May 25 caused the death of…