Calhoun v. Caldwell

Grice, Justice.

Lawson Calhoun appeals from the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus by the Superior Court of Tattnall County, claiming that the life sentence he received in the Superior Court of Lanier County on November 22, 1965, based upon a plea of guilty to the charge of murder, was in violation of his constitutional rights.

1. The appellant’s contentions that he pleaded guilty out of fear and force are without merit.

In concluding that the evidence failed to establish that his plea was involuntary, the habeas corpus court apparently relied upon the sentencing court record…