People v. Trippoda

This is an appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Fulton County, rendered March 11,1970 upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of arson in the first degree, burglary in the second degree and petit larceny.

On November 14, 1969 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Banovic, who resided at 30 North Street, Gloversville, New York, were home during the noon hour for lunch. The Banovics occupied the first floor apartment, and Mrs. Banovic’s 91-year-old mother occupied the second floor apartment of a two-family house. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. Mr. and 'Mrs. Banovic left their home and Mr. Banovic…