Martin v. State

Ellie Martin appeals from the summary dismissal of his pro se petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging the revocation of two years good time. His petition was dismissed upon motion of the State. Although the State's motion to dismiss failed to allege any grounds which would support the dismissal of Martin's petition, a dismissal was warranted because the petition was not properly verified. Barnhill v. State,439 So.2d 822 (Ala.Cr.App. 1983); Barker v. State, 437 So.2d 1375 (Ala.Cr.App. 1983); O'Such v. State, 423 So.2d 317 (Ala.Cr.App. 1982). "If the ruling of the trial court is correct…