Maxey v. Manning

Stukes, Justice.

The petitioner (now appellant) in this habeas corpus proceeding was convicted in 1949 in the Court of General Sessions for Richland County of the crimes of burglary, with recommendation to mercy, and assault and battery with intent to kill. This court affirmed upon appeal. State v. Maxey, 218 S. C. 106, 62 S. E. (2d) 100. Thereafter he was committed to the State Penitentiary and began the service of his sentences on November 15, 1950.

The petition to the lower court was based upon the contention that appellant’s sentences should be served upon the public works of Richland…