Headings v. State

Appellant, Darnell Headings, appeals his conviction for first degree arson. Appellant also appeals the assessment of costs against him. We affirm in part, and reverse in part.

Appellant’s conviction .emanates from a fire he set in his jail cell. Prior to trial, appellant was psychiatrically evaluated and found to have been sane at the time of the offense, and, competent to stand trial. Nevertheless, at trial, appellant sought to introduce a defense of insanity.

Appellee, the State, filed a motion in limine seeking to exclude all evidence relating to insanity. The trial court granted the State’s…