Harry Robert Handley v. Ray H. Page, Warden, Oklahoma State Penitentiary

In his habeas corpus petition, the appellant challenged his state sentences on two grounds. He claims that the state court lacked jurisdiction to impose the type of sentence he received and that consequently the judgments and sentences are void. Alternatively, if the state sentences are not void, he contends that he is serving concurrent rather than consecutive sentences. The district court denied relief, Handley v. Page, 279 F.Supp. 878 (W.D.Okla. 1968), and Hand-ley appealed.

Appellant was convicted and sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for burglary on April 15, 1966, and delivered to…