Louisiana ex rel. Weiymann v. Allgood

WEST, District Judge:

This habeas corpus petition is brought jointly by John Weiymann, presently serving a ten year term at Louisiana State Penitentiary, and Hubert Mitchell, who is serving a five year term at Louisiana State Penitentiary. These petitioners were jointly charged under Louisiana law with unlawful possession of narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia, tried before a jury, found guilty as charged, and on November 24, 1964, sentenced to serve the terms above indicated. They now contend that their constitutionally guaranteed rights have been violated in that (1) they were victims of an…