Commonwealth ex rel. Cochran v. Kruger

Guerin, J.,

Petitioner sought a writ of habeas corpus. A rule to show cause why his petition should not be granted was allowed, answers were filed by the Superintendent Philadelphia Prisons and the District Attorney of Philadelphia County. Upon hearing, the petition was dismissed and the rule to show cause discharged.

On May 10, 1960, after trial duly conducted, and at which relator was represented by counsel, petitioner was adjudged guilty of receiving stolen goods on bill no. 951, January term, 1960, and sentenced to a term of from 18 months to three years in the Philadelphia County Prison.…