Sullivan v. State

Brailsford, Justice:

This is an appeal by Joseph Earl Sullivan from an order of the circuit court dismissing a writ of habeas corpus, which had been issued on his petition, and remanding him to custody.

The appellant was convicted of violating Section 16-337, Code of 1962, commonly known as the safe cracking statute, and was sentenced to serve a term of twelve years. He was represented at his trial by retained counsel and did not appeal.

It is established by the verdict that appellant broke and entered the place of business of an automobile dealer in Hampton County. The basis of the safe…