In Re Southard

Petitioner, Harry N. Southard, was convicted by a jury on November 1, 1933, of the crime of “robbery armed, third felony.” The offense of “robbery armed” is punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years. Section 529 of the penal code, Act No. 328, Pub. Acts 1931 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1940, § 17115-529, Stat. Ann. § 28.797). Southard was sentenced to serve a minimum term of 15 years and a maximum term of 25 years. Petitioner thereafter filed motions to vacate the sentence, to reduce the sentence,' and various interlocutory motions, all of which were denied.

In this petition for a writ of…