People v. Kildow

Defendant pled guilty to burning of insured property, MCL 750.75; MSA 28.270, and was sentenced to three to ten years imprisonment, with credit for 114 days served prior to sentencing. Defendant appeals as of right.

On appeal, defendant first claims that an insufficient factual basis was established to support his plea. Specifically, defendant argues that there is nothing in the record to establish that the automobile which was set on fire was insured for loss against fire, or that defendant shared or was aware of the intent of the owner of the vehicle to injure and defraud the insurer, which…