Legal Opinion

Carter v. Warden of Maryland House of Correction

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Decided April 29, 1958No. H. C. No. 115PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Per curiam

We have repeatedly held that each of the contentions raised by the appellant is not available as a basis for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus: (1) that he was refused the right to a separate trial, Shields v. Warden, 212 Md. 655, 656; (2) that the charge of arson was not proven at his trial, Johnson v. Warden, 212 Md. 652, 653; (3) that postponement of his trial was refused, Lawrenson v. Warden, 212 Md. 664, 666; and (4) that the court refused to allow character witnesses to testify, Davis v. Warden, 208 Md. 675.

Application denied, with costs.

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Davis v. Warden of Maryland PenitentiaryCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2001
  2. Johnson v. Warden of Maryland PenitentiaryCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1964
  3. Shields v. Warden of Maryland House of CorrectionCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1966
  4. Lawrenson v. Warden of Maryland House of CorrectionCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1968

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Carter v. Warden of Maryland House of CorrectionCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2001