Ex Parte Dalton

GIVENS, Chief Justice.

Convicted of murder in the second degree, petitioner was sentenced May 6, 1942 to not less than ten nor more than twelve years in the State Penitentiary.

September 26, 1951 he petitioned for writ of Habeas Corpus in the District Court, contending that under Section 20-417, I.C.A., he was entitled to' sufficient good time credit to warrant his discharge.

August 3, 1949 the record of the minutes of the Idaho State Board of Corrections stated petitioner’s good time was revoked because of his failure to carry out the orders of prison personnel, and also threats against prison…