Von Den Bosch v. Swenson

Harry Von den Bosch has applied here for leave to appeal from refusal of a writ of habeas corpus.

Petitioner alleged: (1) that he was indicted in 1944 on the charge of larceny of an automobile in violation of Article 27, Section 396, Code 1939, which prescribes a maximum sentence of 14 years for stealing any horse, mare, gelding, colt, ass or mule, or motor vehicle; but (2) that, after he pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court of Baltimore, the Court sentenced him to the Maryland Penitentiary for the term of 15 years, the maximum term of imprisonment provided by Article 27, Section 387, Code…