Donald David Tuttle v. Bill Decker, Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas

Appellant is presently serving a twelve year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections following a 1965 conviction for possession of marijuana. He petitioned the federal district court for a writ of habeas corpus, claiming that his confession regarding the ownership of the marijuana was obtained as the result of promises, threats, and coercion sufficient to overbear his will. Cf. Haynes v. State of Washington, 1963, 373 U.S. 503, 83 S.Ct. 1336, 10 L.Ed.2d 513. After a full evidentiary hearing, the district judge denied the petition. We affirm.

Appellant was arrested along with his wife…