Dwyer v. Warden of Maryland House of Correction

This applicant for leave to appeal from a denial of post conviction relief was indicted in January, 1956, for assault with intent to rob. He was tried in November, 1957, convicted by a jury, and sentenced to five years. The record shows that his attorney filed pleas of insanity and of not guilty on April 3. 1956, and, pursuant to order of court, he was sent to Spring Grove State Hospital for the insane for observation, to be returned to stand trial “at the expiration of the period of observation.” He remained in the institution until October, 1957, when he was returned with a report…