Tyree v. Moran

HOLOHAN, Justice.

Petitioner seeks a writ of habeas corpus contending that the respondents are wrongfully detaining him in the Arizona State Prison. Petitioner alleges that he must be released from prison pursuant to A.R.S. § 31-411.

Petitioner was heretofore sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than five years nor more than seven years with sentence to commence to run from September 14, 1971. Although the maximum sentence has not expired petitioner contends that he must be released forthwith because he is eligible under the provisions of A.R.S. § 31-411.

Respondents answer that…