People v. Tanner

Opinion

KAUS, P. J.

A jury found defendant guilty of four counts of first degree murder (Pen. Code, § 189) and one count of arson (Pen. Code, § 447a). She was sentenced to state prison for life terms on the murder counts and the middle term of four years on the arson count. Service of the latter term was stayed pursuant to Penal Code section 654 and defendant received credit for 355 days of the time already served. This appeal is from the judgment of conviction.

Facts

The evidence against defendant consisted chiefly of the opinions of an arson expert and her own statements made to the authorities…