Buckley v. Page

This is an original proceeding on the “Application of John Walter Buckley for Post Conviction Relief” alleging that his plea of guilty was involuntary and that the sentence resulting therefrom was imposed in violation of petitioner’s constitutional rights. Oklahoma does not have a “post-conviction relief” statute as has been adopted in other states and as recommended by the American Bar Association. But since petitioner’s application attacks the legality of his imprisonment, it will be considered in the nature of habeas corpus.

Petitioner was charged in the District Court of Oklahoma County…