Reas v. State

Defendants-appellants Paul Reas and Dennis

Wheeler were tried by jury and found guilty of second degree burglary. Following conviction, Reas petitioned to elect treatment as a drug abuser, which was denied by the trial court. IC 1971, 16-13-7.5-16 and 16-13-7.5-18 (Burns Code Ed.). 1 Thereafter, appellants were sentenced to terms of imprisonment of not less than two nor more than five years.

This appeal presents the following issues for review:

1. Whether the verdict is supported by sufficient evidence.

2. Whether the trial court erred in its denial of Reas’ petition to elect treatment as a drug…