State v. Mathews

OPINION

EDWARD D. MULALLY, Judge.

Duane Mathews appeals his conviction on two counts of first degree arson. He argues that there is insufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict, and that his indictment was invalid because one of the grand jurors was biased. We disagree, and therefore affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Mathews owned and operated the Copper Still bar in Plato, Minnesota. Appellant, his wife, and their two young sons lived in an apartment attached to the back of the bar.

Appellant bought the Copper Still from Ron Bruch in February 1985, for $160,000 under a contract for deed. Appellant…