GUERIN, J., March 2, 1961.
The bases of relator's petition for a writ of habeas corpus are that his sentence was too severe; that his lawyer incompetently conducted his defense, and that he did not receive a fair and impartial trial. All of these reasons might have been assigned upon a motion for a new trial, which was not filed. They may not be urged in an application for a writ of habeas corpus which cannot be made the substitute for normal appellate review: Commonwealth...
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