Blake v. Sacks

John G-. Blake, an Ohio Penitentiary inmate, petitioner herein, in an original action filed in this court, seeks a writ of habeas corpus to release him from the custody of Beryle C. Sacks, warden of the Ohio Penitentiary, respondent herein. Blake alleges that he was sentenced to the penitentiary upon conviction of grand larceny (Section 2907.20, Revised Code) for a term of not less than one nor more than seven years, imposed by the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court during the November term, 1955.

Although only about five and one-half years have passed since Blake was sentenced, he alleges…