Pitts v. Rhay

Petitioner seeks his release from the penitentiary by writ of habeas corpus. Because of the nature of his contentions, it is necessary to recite petitioner’s difficulties with the law.

January 13, 1947, petitioner pleaded guilty in cause No. 4717 in Clark County to the crime of “Taking a Motor Vehicle Without the Permission of the Owner.” Judgment and sentence was deferred (RCW 9.95.210), and petitioner placed on probation.

The order provided that

“ . . . after a period of two years, provided defendant has abided by the terms and conditions hereof, he may apply to this court for permission to…