Ex Parte Williams

This proceeding, involving a post-conviction application for writ of habeas corpus, was brought under the provisions of Article 11.07, V.A.C.C.P.

Petitioner was convicted of murder following his guilty plea on October 29, 1973, and subsequently his punishment was assessed at fifty (50) years’ imprisonment.

Petitioner now contends that the indictment was void and the district court was without jurisdiction to try him because he was 16 years of age at the time of the alleged offense and at trial, and that he was not afforded an examining trial by the dis*456trict court after he was certified by the…