Nolan v. Thomas

WILLIAMS, Judge.

This is appellant’s second attempt at habeas corpus. The first attempt was disposed of in Nolan v. Thomas, Ky., 370 S.W.2d 825 (1963), wherein it was held that the judgment entered on his plea of guilty was. valid.

On this appeal he alleges that his “commitment does not designate charges of felony whereby petitioner may be lawfully detained.” A copy of an order committing appellant has been filed with the record.

In this State a defendant is committed to the penitentiary, county jail or other institution by the judgment imposing sentence. KRS 431.215. Prior to the effective date…