In re Koski

Petitioner, an inmate of the Montana State Prison, appearing pro se, requests issuance of a writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner has previously been in correspondence with the court and his contentions have been investigated prior to receipt of his petition.

In his petition, Koski states that he entered a plea of guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to a term of 30 years on October 29, 1954. He was represented by counsel, in fact by a long experienced attorney who has for many years specialized in criminal defenses. Koski says he “copped” a plea because he was threatened by the…