In re Pepperling

MEMO OPINION

Richard Pepperling, appearing pro se, has filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking release from the Montana State Prison, where he is presently incarcerated. He contends his constitutional rights, both federal and state, were violated.

The pertinent facts are: Petitioner was arrested in Oregon in October 1972 for violation of the terms of a suspended sentence imposed by the district court in Yellowstone County, Montana. Later, petitioner was charged in Yellowstone County with first degree burglary and receiving stolen property. Petitioner waived extradition and was…