WOOD v. COCHRAN


118 So.2d 193 (1960)

Raymond WOOD, Petitioner, v. H.G. COCHRAN, Jr., Director, Division of Corrections, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Florida.

February 12, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Raymond Wood, petitioner, in pro. per.

Richard W. Ervin, Atty. Gen., and Leonard R. Mellon, Asst. Atty. Gen., for respondent.


THORNAL, Justice.

In an original proceeding for a writ of habeas corpus, petitioner Wood seeks release from incarceration in the State Prison.

The unsworn petition alleges that petitioner was convicted and sentenced to the State Prison for the "offense of writing 6 checks", all under $100 in amount. Petitioner says that there was no allegation or proof of receipt of anything of value in exchange for the checks. He therefore claims entitlement to discharge...

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