George v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

This appeal is from a decision denying a writ of habeas corpus. It involves interpretation of statutes pertaining to the writ, thus our jurisdiction arises from Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Rule 29 1. c.

In his habeas corpus petition to the circuit court, George alleged he was being held pursuant to an illegal sentence. In an “appendix” to his petition these facts were stated. While on probation after conviction for burglary in Texas, George received permission to visit his brother in Desha County, Arkansas. While in Arkansas he was convicted of second…