Lindsey v. Mayo

BUFORD, C. J.:

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding.

The record shows that:(1) Petitioner, Clem Lindsey, on April 29, 1922 was convicted in the Circuit Court for Calhoun County, Florida, of the offense of larceny of a steer; was adjudged guilty of said offense, and sentenced to serve a period of five years in the State Prison. Petitioner was received at the State Prison of Florida for the service of said sentence on May 4, 1922. On July 2, 1923, Petitioner escaped from the custody of your respondent and remained at large for a period of thirteen years, nine months, and eleven days. On…