Sixtus s/o Anini v.R.,Crim. App. 870-D-66; 10/1/67; Otto, J.
Accused had been hunting pigs, and had set a fire in a forest to capture a wounded pig which had escaped. The fire spread and three house were burned.
Held: Where the evidence establishes an accused ’s careless or negligent conduct, but does not establish willful or unlawful behavior, as here, an arson conviction will not stand.
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