Russell v. Blackwell

*275OPINION OF THE COURT BY

RICHARDSON, CJ.

The broad question in this case is whether the Circuit Court wrongfully denied petitioner Russell’s application for writ of habeas corpus. We hold that the Circuit Court properly denied petitioner’s application for habeas corpus relief and petitioner’s request for an evidentiary hearing on the merits of his application.

William Russell was charged in 1964 with murder in the first degree and robbery in the second degree. In June, 1964, Michael Byrne was appointed counsel for petitioner for both charges. On July 2, 1964, in the Circuit Court, petitioner…