The People v. Stubblefield

This cause is here on common-law record to review the judgment and sentence entered in the circuit court of Massac county against plaintiff in error on his plea of guilty to the crime of robbery while armed. It is first contended that there was error in the sentence imposed, since he was “to be confined in said penitentiary in safe and secure custody, or allow him to be paroled, subject to the rules and regulations of the prison board of said penitentiary.” He argues that he was denied the right to appear before the parole board and be given a parole under the provisions of the sentence…