Legal Opinion

Barker v. State

Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama

Decided August 30, 1983PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ralph Barker appeals from the summary denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging the action of the disciplinary board in revoking two months good time. Barker argues that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the board's finding of guilt.

I

Initially, we note that the petition was properly denied because Barker failed to verify his petition by oath. O'Such v.State, 423 So.2d 317 (Ala.Cr.App. 1982).

II

However, in an effort to expedite a final determination of this issue, if and when a proper petition is filed, we note the following: The exhibits attached to the State's motion…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Richardson v. PeralesSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
  2. Consolidated Edison Co. v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
  3. Wolff v. McDonnellSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
  4. National Labor Relations Board v. Columbian Enameling & Stamping Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1939
  5. Mississippi Valley Barge Line Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1934

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3Cited by27 opinions

  1. Rice v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1984
  2. Heidelburg v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1988
  3. Ex Parte HawkinsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1985
  4. Wightman v. Superintendent, Massachusetts Correctional InstitutionMassachusetts Appeals Court · 1985
  5. Spooner v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 1984

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