People ex rel. Wilson v. Brophy

The relator seeks release from imprisonment under a sentence imposed on December 4, 1929, after a plea of guilty under an indictment charging unlawful escape while confined in prison. Following the plea, the district attorney filed an information under the provisions of section 1942 of the Penal Law, charging defendant with four prior convictions of felony. Defendant admitted these convictions, after the warning and advice required by statute. Judgment of imprisonment for life completed the proceedings.

On March 28, 1932, the Legislature (Laws of 1932, chap. 479) enacted section 1699 of the…