In Re Petition of Allen

Original proceeding. Petitioner applies for a writ of habeas corpus pro se. He is presently confined in the Montana State Prison under a commitment issued by the district court of Yellowstone County.

Petitioner employed John L, Adams, Esq., an attorney of Billings, Montana, to defend him. Previously, while county attorney, said counsel had prosecuted petitioner for the come of grand larceny in 1968 and upon his conviction petitioner had been sentenced to a term of two years. The present charge and trial was in October of 1972. Petitioner at all times and particularly when he employed said…