Alexander v. Luzier

Nichols, Justice.

This is a habeas corpus case wherein the prisoner seeks to be released from prison. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On appeal (Alexander v. State, 225 Ga. 358 (168 SE2d 315)), the conviction was affirmed but a new trial granted as to sentence. On such new trial the prisoner was sentenced to life imprisonment. Basically the prisoner makes three contentions. (1) That the indictment on which he was tried was so vague as to be void, (2) that illegal evidence was admitted upon his trial, and (3) ineffective assistance of counsel. Held:

1. Under decisions…