York v. Shulsen

OPINION

BILLINGS, Presiding Judge:

Petitioner Donald W. York appeals from the denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We affirm.

FACTS

When reviewing an appeal from a dismissal of a habeas corpus petition, “‘we survey the record in the light most favorable to the findings and judgment.’ ” Bundy v. DeLand, 763 P.2d 808, 805 (Utah 1988) (quoting Velasquez v. Pratt, 21 Utah 2d 229, 232, 443 P.2d 1020, 1022 (1968)). We recite the facts accordingly. On June 17, 1984, petitioner purchased with cash an airline ticket to fly from California to Salt Lake City under the name of Dan Hill. After…