Wood v. Cochran

THORNAL, Justice.

In an original proceeding for a writ of habeas corpus, petitioner Wood seeks release from incarceration in the State Prison.

The unsworn petition alleges that petitioner was convicted and sentenced to the State Prison for the “offense of writing 6 checks”, all under $100 iff amount. Petitioner says that there was no allegation or proof of receipt of anything of value in exchange for the checks. He therefore claims entitlement to discharge from a six-year sentence in view of our opinions in State ex rel. Shargaa v. Culver, Fla., 113 So.2d 383, and Greer v. Culver, Fla., 113…