This habeas corpus proceedings raises a single issue which turns on the sentencing power of the district court. After trial to the court the writ was quashed. We reverse and remand with order to issue the writ and release the petitioner.
Petitioner was convicted of the crime of forgery on June 4, 1959 and commenced serving his sentence immediately. On March 6, 1963 he was paroled. On September 8...
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