In Re Martin

THE COURT.

This is an application by Duane K. Martin, an inmate at Folsom State Prison, for a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that he was deprived of his right of appeal through his attorney’s neglect and failure to prosecute the same, and for that reason was deprived of his liberty. An order to show cause, directed to the Warden, Folsom State Prison, issued, and counsel has been appointed to represent petitioner in proceedings before this court.

On June 3, 1959 petitioner was convicted of robbery of the first degree and found to have suffered prior convictions of murder of the first…