People ex rel. Miller v. Silberglitt

Petitioner, an inmate of Dannemora Prison, but currently detained at the Manhattan House of Detention for Men in connection with another application, here by writ of habeas corpus seeks his release from custody on the grounds (1) that he was returned to prison on an invalid parole violation warrant, and (2) that the Parole Board in sentencing him to four years’ “ delinquent time ” acted without authority.

Petitioner is a man of advanced years and in poor health. It is evident that he is virtually a prisoner for life. The court has considered assignment of court-appointed counsel. However,…