People ex rel. Mahon v. Warden of the Department of Correction

This is a writ of habeas corpus. The relator contends that Edward J. Kenny (the person in whose behalf the proceeding is brought) is being illegally detained in prison. It is asserted that his maximum sentences have expired and that he is now entitled to his freedom. Testimony was Heard, decision was reserved on the issues presented, and briefs were submitted by the respective parties.

Kenny, unfortunately, is an habitual criminal. He was first arrested at the age of fifteen. Since that time- — -and he will be thirty-six years of age on his next birthday — his life pattern has evolved into…