Thomas v. Cochran

THOMAS, Justice.

The petitioner sought and obtained a writ of habeas corpus upon his representation that he had been sentenced to serve from six months to five years in the penitentiary on each of three “counts” charging forgery on 2 December 1960 of checks of less than $100 each. The sentences were imposed. 12 June 1961 by the Circuit Judge of Bre-vard County and were ordered to be served concurrently.

The petitioner complained that at the time the offenses were alleged to have been committed Secs. 831.01 and 811.021, Florida Statutes 1959, F.S.A., were in force, therefore, the sentences were…