Bridges v. Ault

Undercofler, Justice.

Marvin Bridges filed an application for the writ of habeas corpus alleging that he was being illegally detained under a ten-year sentence imposed for robbery in Coweta County.

At the habeas corpus hearing evidence was introduced which showed that the applicant was being detained by the respondent under a five-year sentence for robbery imposed by the Fulton County Superior Court. On motion of the respondent, the habeas corpus petition was dismissed. Held:

"A writ of habeas corpus looks only to the lawfulness of the present confinement. Mullennix v. Balkcom, 213 Ga. 490 (99…