GREER v. CULVER


113 So.2d 386 (1959)

Arthur B. GREER, Petitioner, v. Richard O. CULVER, Custodian Florida State Prison, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Florida.

Rehearing Denied August 11, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Arthur B. Greer, in pro. per.

Richard W. Ervin, Atty. Gen., and Reeves Bowen, Asst. Atty. Gen., for respondent.


THORNAL, Justice.

Petitioner Greer seeks a writ of habeas corpus in an effort to obtain his release from the State prison.

We must determine whether the offense for which Greer stands convicted constituted a felony or a misdemeanor in order to ascertain whether his current sentence is excessive.

On August 16, 1955, Greer was adjudged guilty and sentenced to a term of five years pursuant to conviction of the offense of issuing a worthless check in exchange...

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