Commonwealth ex rel. Gaynor v. Maroney

Opinion by

Montgomery, J.,

In this habeas corpus proceeding appellant questions the legality of his sentences, but seeks also to question the validity of his conviction by raising questions as to the admission of evidence and its sufficiency.

We shall consider only the matter of his sentences since habeas corpus may not be used as a substitute for appeal. Commonwealth ex rel. Williams v. Myers, 193 Pa. Superior Ct. 110, 162 A. 2d 419.

Having been found guilty on two bills of indictment charging “Cheating by False Pretense” and two bills charging “Larceny”, appellant was sentenced to the Delaware…