Harris v. Grimes

Wyatt, Presiding Justice.

On March 1, 1955, Willie Harris was given a twelve months’ sentence on each count of a two-count indictment charging the offense of bastardy, the two sentences to be served consecutively. The sentences were on the same day suspended on condition that the, defendant pay a stated sum per week for the support of the minor children. On May 28, 1959, the trial judge passed an order, after hearing, revoking the suspension and ordering the defendant to serve the *374original two sentences. Thereupon, Harris brought his petition for habeas corpus against the sheriff, seeking his…