State v. Sweany

Synopsis: Whether in a prosecution for first degree arson on the basis of fire damage to “property valued at ten thousand dollars or more with intent to collect insurance proceeds,” RCW 9A.48.020(1)(d), the term “valued at” means the fair market value of the property or the value of the insurance coverage of the property.

Docket No. 86270-2 (from Court of Appeals Division III Case No. 28860-9)

Petitioner: Leysa Lynn Sweany

Respondent: State of Washington

Briefs:

Argument: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 1:30pm

[Source: TVW, http://tvw.org]

Audio: Washington Supreme Court

Decision: Pending

Barbara Madsen: None

Madsen

Charles Johnson: None

Johnson

Tom Chambers: None

Chambers

Susan Owens: None

Owens

Mary Fairhurst: None

Fairhurst

James Johnson: None

Johnson

Debra Stephens: None

Stephens

Charles Wiggins: None

Wiggins

Steven Gonzalez: None

Gonzalez

Opinion

Opinion

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