Rice v. Hudspeth

The opinion of the court was delivered by .

Wedell, J.:

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus. Petitioner seeks his release from the state penitentiary on the ground he is unlawfully restrained of his liberty.

His petition for the writ, in substance, alleges: Petitioner was denied the right of counsel; the court refused to appoint counsel for him; he was denied a trial by jury; he was convicted upon hearsay evidence and was not sentenced by a judge.

The petition alleges each and all of the above facts are disclosed by the court records. To the petition is attached an uncertified copy of…