Craig v. State

SWANSTROM, Judge.

James Craig’s parole was revoked because of positive tests for the use of controlled substances. He later filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus alleging that his parole was revoked based upon insufficient evidence, violating his right to due process. He received no relief in the magistrate division and his appeal to the district court was also unsuccessful. He then brought this appeal. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

Craig was convicted of second degree murder in 1977 and in March, 1989, was granted parole. In September, 1989, Craig was ordered by his parole…