In Re Clark

This is a proceeding in habeas corpus filed by Robert H. Lund, an attorney, hereinafter referred to as “petitioner,” to determine whether the court exceeded its jurisdiction in modifying the terms of probation of William Howard Clark, hereinafter referred to as “defendant.”

Chronology

1. May 16, 1952, defendant pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of San Diego County to the crime of violating section 288a of the Penal Code.

2. June 2, 1952, Judge Glen suspended imposition of sentence for five years (until June 1, 1957) and imposed certain conditions of probation.

3. March 27, 1956, defendant was…