State v. Smith

Fred T. Smith appeals from the judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of first degree arson. He also appeals from the district court’s order denying him probation following the period of retained jurisdiction imposed as part of his sentence. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Shortly after midnight, on July 2, 1994, Smith’s home and premises located on the Simco Road Exit off Interstate 84 near Mountain Home, Idaho, were completely destroyed by fire. A deputy sheriff who responded to the report of the fire testified that he found Smith…