Legal Opinion

Arles v. Burford

Court of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma

Decided December 26, 1951No. A-11578PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJones, J.

This is an original action in habeas corpus by the petitioner, R. L. Arles, who seeks to secure his release from confinement in the penitentiary.

The writ of habeas corpus is denied for these reasons:

First. The petition is unverified.

Second. The sufficiency of the information is challenged and a certified copy of the information is not attached to petition so that the court may determine its sufficiency.

Third. Habeas corpus may not be substituted for appeal.

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Ex Parte BeardCourt of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · 1953
  2. Horton v. WatersCourt of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · 1952
  3. Best v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · 1964