Richards Ferris v. Mayo

Upon writ of habeas corpus, petitioners seek release from custody after serving a part of the sentence imposed upon a plea of guilty to the following indictment :

“In the Circuit Court of the Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida: In and for Citrus County : Fall term A. D. 1931.

“In the Name and by' the Authority of the State of Florida:

“The Grand Jurors of the State of Florida, duly chosen, empaneled and sworn diligently to inquire and true pre- ^ sentment make in and for the body of the County of Citrus, upon their oath present that, George Richards late of said county, on the 18th day of…