Burke v. Goodrich

William Burke, an inmate at the Dodge Correctional Institution, appeals from an order denying his petition for habeas corpus. He raises three issues: (1) whether a prisoner who has reached his or her "mandatory release" date — who has served the entire sentence less good time — must be released outright, as opposed to released on parole as provided by sec. 53.11(7)(a), Stats. (1979-80); (2) whether release on parole in such circumstances violates a prisoner's protection against double jeopardy; and (3) whether such a release implicates the prisoner's liberty interests to the extent that he or…