Nelson v. Smith

Felton, Justice.

This appeal is from an order in a habeas corpus proceeding remanding the appellant to the custody of the Warden of the Putnam County Correctional Institution.

1. Appellant enumerates as error alleged prejudice against him on the part of the arresting officer and contends that he was "framed,” "set up,” and "tricked.” A habeas corpus proceeding cannot be used as a substitute for appeal. Bonner v. Smith, 226 Ga. 250 (174 SE2d 438). "It is not the function of the writ of habeas corpus to determine the guilt or innocence of one accused of crime.” Bush v. Chappell, 225 Ga. 659, 660…