People ex rel. Coleman v. Smith

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: In this habeas corpus proceeding relator contends that the failure of the Board of Parole to afford him counsel at his final parole revocation hearing was a denial of due process and that the board’s order directing that he be held 18 months constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. The record amply demonstrates that relator was given a full opportunity to have an attorney represent him at the hearing; was adequately informed of his right to have witnesses and the parole officer present; and that he knowingly waived these rights. Relator’s argument…