Ex Parte Davis

OPINION

HOYT, Justice.

This case raises the question of whether post-conviction habeas corpus relief can be granted on misdemeanor convictions after all the punishment has been served and fines paid.

In the prior suits, the applicant pleaded guilty and was convicted of two misdemeanor offenses of driving while intoxicated. The trial court sentenced him to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine in each case, which he served and paid. Four years later, the applicant was denied entry into the military service because of the two convictions. This writ of habeas corpus was filed attempting to have the…