Morges v. State

Edwin Morges challenges his convictions for robbery, arson, and grand theft of an automobile. Because the trial court erred in denying the motion for acquittal as to the charge of arson, we vacate that conviction and remand for resentencing. On the remaining convictions, we affirm.

On January 25, 2008, a van was stolen from a medical supply company in Pensacola. Later that day, that van was seen to be parked behind Advance America, a same-day loan business. The officer who spotted the van stayed to observe while back-up was en route. Two men wearing hooded sweatshirts were observed exiting the…