Evidence Dismissed in Felony Arson Case

Client was charged with Felony Arson (18 Section 3301) and Felony Causing or Risking a Catastrophe (18 Section 3302 A) among other criminal charges. The prosecution was trying to tie the client into a deliberately set car fire by a security video taken by a neighbor. Attorney Kenny argued that the admission of the video would violate Rule of Evidence 901 (11) which required proper authentication of any video evidence produced. The Judge agreed and when the prosecutor could not authenticate the evidence dismissed the case.