Farris v. State

NIX, Judge.

The petitioner herein filed an instrument herein on February 6, 1958, labeled as a “Petition for a Reduction of Sentence.” He sets forth in his petition that he is serving an unexpired term of 45 years in the state penitentiary as a result of a judgment and sentence of the District Court of Ponto-toc County. Said sentence being the result of a conviction of Larceny of Livestock, second and subsequent offense. The petition is unverified stating that “No Notary available.” The judgment and sentence of the trial court is attached and reveals that same was rendered on the 17th of…