Stevens v. State

SALARIO, Judge.

Vernon Stevens appeals his convictions and sentences for first-degree ■ murder, first-degree arson of a dwelling, and robbery with a deadly weapon. Finding no error, we affirm his convictions and- sentences in all respects. We write solely to explain why we reject his contention that he was entitled to a jury instruction on second-degree arson of a structure under section 806.01(2), Florida Statutes (2007). We hold that an instruction on second-degree arson of a structure as a permissive, lesser included offense of first-degree arson of a dwelling is not required where, as…