State v. Seifert

The defendant appeals from his convictions of fourth degree arson (13 V.S.A. § 505) and possession of marijuana (18 V.S.A. § 4224(a)). We affirm.

Early one evening a Bennington resident (victim) arrived at his home, parked his vehicle and entered an enclosed breezeway between his garage and home. He there detected a strong odor of gasoline. He noted the smell was even stronger in his home and being unable to locate the source contacted the fire department. He then continued his efforts to locate the source. While proceeding to his garage he observed a person standing beside an evergreen tree…