In Re Liberty

Defendant appeals the trial court’s denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We affirm.

Defendant filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus alleging that a 1973 DWI conviction was constitutionally flawed because of a lack of voluntary and knowing waiver of a jury trial, production of evidence, confrontation of witnesses and effective counsel. In 1986, defendant was convicted of DWI, fourth offense. His 1973 conviction was considered in determining the length of his license suspension. His license was suspended for six years; if the 1973 conviction were overturned, the suspension…