Commonwealth Ex Rel. Bryers v. Burke

Per Curiam,

This is a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Rule to show cause why the writ should not issue was granted. Answers and reply were filed.

The relator, on August 3, 1928, was found guilty on four bills of indictment (Nos. 457, 458, 459, 460, July Sessions, 1928, Court of Oyer and Terminer, Philadelphia County). On bill No. 457, charging robbery, he was sentenced to the Eastern State Penitentiary for a terms of not less than ten years nor more than twenty years; on bill No. 458, charging entering with intent to commit a felony, to wit, robbery, he was sentenced, to the Eastern State…