NORWICH – A Greene woman was sentenced on arson charges Friday and ordered to prison for burning down her own home.

Anna Santiago, 51, of Greene was convicted for third-degree arson on October 29 after jurors heard that on August 3, 2017, in the Town of Greene, Santiago intentionally set fire to her residence at 21 Chipmunk Lane.

She was sentenced to one to three years in prison on Friday after officials said they were disappointed that she wasn't taking responsibility for her actions. However, Santiago has said she is innocent and may appeal the charges.

According to expert testimony presented in the case, Santiago could have received up to $1 million dollars as part of an insurance claim her husband filed before his death, but only received $203,673.73 after her claim was denied.

Her attorney, Debra Gelson said she is planning on filing an appeal on behalf of Santiago after taking issue with several of the rulings that occurred during the trial.

Gelson also spoke on how proud she was of her client, and her ability to remain positive.

"Even though Ms. Santiago sits here as a convicted woman, one of the things I'm most proud of is while she's been incarcerated she has continued to live her positive lifestyle," said Gelson. "She's recently started a group in her pod called, 'New Beginnings,'" focused on improving lives."