Legal Opinion
Frankie Joe Todd v. A. L. Lockhart, Superintendent, Cummins Unit, Arkansas Department of Correction
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided January 16, 1974No. 73-1501PublishedCited by 82 opinions
1Per curiam
Todd, a state prisoner, appeals from the dismissal without a hearing, of his habeas corpus action brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. We reverse and remand with instructions.
On September 9, .1970, Todd pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the Ouachita County Circuit Court in the State of Arkansas. The, transcript of the plea taking indicates that Todd was asked essentially two questions by the trial judge. Todd was first asked whether he was guilty. He responded in one word, “Guilty.” Todd was then asked whether he was acquainted with meritorious and statutory good time. Todd responded…
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3Cited by82 opinions
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