State v. Skan

OPINION

In this case the state appeals from the dismissal of the indictment for burglary against appellee Dewey Skan, Jr.

The trial court dismissed the indictment against Skan because “the Grand Jury returned the indictment based upon uncorroborated hearsay statements of an alleged accomplice.” The only evidence presented to the grand jury concerning appellee Skan’s alleged participation in the burglary were the statements made by an alleged accomplice, Marvin George, which were reported to the grand jury by State Trooper Reith. 1 This court is asked to determine if the evidence presented to…