Adkins v. Leverette

Caplan, Justice:

In this original proceeding in habeas corpus the petitioner, Jinks Adkins, Jr., alleging that his constitutional rights have been violated, seeks an unconditional release from incarceration in the state penitentiary. For the reasons stated herein, the relief prayed for is denied.

On September 22, 1978, this Court granted the petitioner’s writ and appointed counsel to represent him. Said counsel sought leave and was granted permission to file a supplemental petition. In these petitions relief is sought principally on the ground that the petitioner had been subjected to double…