Wines v. State

In this habeas corpus proceeding, the petitioner appeals from an order of the circuit court denying, following a hearing, the relief sought by petitioner. Petitioner was represented below and is represented here by appointed counsel.

Petitioner has a history of mental illness dating back to at least 1944. The record reflects that most of his adult life has been spent in the South Carolina Penitentiary serving several sentences, including sentences for manslaughter and assault and battery with intent to kill. In May, 1964,. he became entitled to his release from the penitentiary, and since that…