Rolle v. Mayo

MATHEWS, Justice.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding where the petitioner was convicted of murder in the first degree with a recommendation to mercy. Petitioner claims that he is being detained of his liberty without warrant or authority -of law because in the judgment imposing sentence the trial judge did not find and adjudicate him to be guilty.

A motion for a new trial on the verdict of conviction was filed and denied. Thereupon sentence and judgment was made and entered in the following language:

“State of Florida vs. Mabel Aiken and Willie Rolle

Murder in the First Degree, with…