Ferguson v. State

Pierron, J.;

Eileen Ferguson appeals the denial of her motion to vacate sentence filed pursuant to K.S.A. 60-1507. Ferguson claims she was denied effective assistance of counsel at the trial where she was convicted of arson. Ferguson contends her counsel was ineffective for failing to request a dismissal or file a motion for arrest of judgment, failing to properly investigate the restaurant’s financial condition, and failing to properly investigate the origin of the fire.

The parties are well versed in the facts of this case resulting in Ferguson’s conviction for arson involving Sampler’s…