Greely v. State

Defendant-appellant James Greely (Greely) was charged by affidavit with having committed the felonies of second degree burglary and possession of a dangerous drug, Demerol. The State of Indiana dismissed the charge of second degree burglary and Greely was tried on the second charge.

The jury returned its verdict, finding Greely guilty of the offense of possession of a dangerous drug. Judgment was rendered thereon, with defendant being fined $500.00 and sentenced to 365 days at the Indiana State Farm, with credit being given for one day spent in confinement.

Motion to correct errors was timely…