Greer v. Culver

THORNAL, Justice.

Petitioner Greer seeks a writ of habeas corpus in an effort to obtain his release from the State prison.

We must determine whether the offense for which Greer stands convicted constituted a felony or a misdemeanor in order to ascertain whether his current sentence is excessive.

On August 16, 1955, Greer was adjudged guilty and sentenced to a term of five years pursuant to conviction of the offense of issuing a worthless check in exchange for “money and other thing of value”. It is apparent that Greer was convicted and sentenced pursuant to Section 832.05(3) and Section…