People v. Craig

— On November 13, 1942, defendant was indicted for the crimes of arson in the first and second degrees. After trial in the County Court, Orange County, and on June 18, 1943, the jury rendered a verdict finding the defendant guilty of the crime of arson in the first degree. After the verdict was announced and at the request of defendant’s attorney, all motions were deferred until June 22, 1943, and defendant was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Orange County. On June 21, 1943, the Sheriff caused defendant to be examined by two duly qualified examiners in lunacy, who found her to be…