Commonwealth ex rel. Hairston v. Banmiller

Guerin, J.,

Petitioner sought a writ of habeas corpus. A rule to show cause why his petition should not be granted was allowed, and answers were filed by respondent Warden and the District Attorney of Philadelphia County. Upon hearing the petition was dismissed and the rule to show cause discharged.

On April 14, 1958, after a plea of guilty to a charge of aggravated robbery, relator was sentenced on bill no. 1051, August term, 1957, to a term of from 10 to 20 years in the Eastern State Penitentiary. Relator herein raises a number of objections to the legality of said sentence and his…