Commonwealth Ex Rel. Dempsey v. Martin

Opinion by

Carr, J.,

This is an appeal from the order of the court below dismissing relator’s petition for writ of habeas corpus.

It appears that on December 18, 1936 appellant pleaded guilty to four indictments charging entering with intent to steal and receiving stolen goods; one indictment of attempting to enter with intent to steal, two indictments of larceny of an automobile; and one indictment charging him with escape.

Relator also contends that his confinement by virtue of sentences imposed on April 21, 1947 is illegal. On that date relator pleaded guilty to seven charges of armed robbery…