Legal Opinion
Marion Burton v. Charles Goodlett, in His Official Capacity, as Chief of Police of Belle Glade
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 11, 1973No. 72-2973PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COLEMAN, Circuit Judge:
The Municipal Court of Belle Glade, Florida has twice attempted to impose a valid sentence upon Marion Burton, who pleaded guilty to two separate offenses of driving while intoxicated and who also pleaded guilty to bail jumping in connection with those offenses. Burton was denied habeas corpus relief in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He now appeals. We reverse and remand with directions that the Municipal Court be given the opportunity to impose a sentence consistently with the constitutional principles hereinafter discussed.
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