People v. Loggins

Defendant Lindy Edelman appeals from a conviction by a jury of first degree burglary. An information charging appellant Edelman and one Loggins with burglary of the home of Truman Shaffer was filed June 15th. They were arraigned June 17th and pleaded not guilty. July 15th, the information was amended to include a prior conviction of appellant, and both defendants were rearraigned. Trial was commenced July 30th.

Truman Shaffer was away from home for the evening and when he returned about 2 a. m. he encountered defendant and Loggins in front of his house. Appellant was carrying four suits of…