Legal Opinion
In re O'Neil
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided September 18, 1935PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRhodes, J.
Petitioner seeks by mandamus to compel respondents to certify his name to the Governor as eligible for an allowance of commutation and compensation under section 230 of the Correction Law (former Prison Law, renamed by chapter 243, Laws of 1929). He claims that he has served more than the time required by law, if such commutation and compensation, correctly computed are granted him by the Governor.
Upon the argument before us the parties requested a determination upon the merits, and waived any question as to the form of the proceeding.
On April 15, 1926, upon a plea of guilty, he was convicted…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People ex rel. Roache v. CarterAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1918
3Cited by2 opinions
- In re O'NeilAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1935
- People Ex Rel. Vanilla v. DennoNew York Court of Appeals · 1959