In re Harvey
In re Harvey
Opinion of the Court
MEMO OPINION
Edward Raymond Harvey, an inmate of the Montana State Prison, appearing pro se, petitions for a writ of habeas corpus.
Before proceeding with a discussion of the petition, we wish to refer to a petition previously presented in July of 1969 wherein Harvey sought a writ of mandate, reported at 153 Mont. 480, 463 P.2d 893. What we said there still is applicable to the present petition.
While now petitioner asserts that his poverty prevented his taking an appeal, he was represented by counsel of his own choosing on his trial in the district court, and he paid for such services. He further charges that he was not advised of his constitutional right to obtain counsel, nevertheless he did obtain counsel and the district court record discloses that
Petitioner makes many other charges, even to asserting that the trial judge was prejudiced against him throughout the trial; that he was not afforded the presumption of innocence, and that because of coercion (not explained) and an incompetent attorney, he was found guilty of a purported manufactured charge that never existed.
Such sweeping charges without any reference tó a single fact situation in support thereof, flying in the face of the district court record, do not move our discretion to grant any relief.
The writ sought is denied and this proceeding is dismissed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Petition of EDWARD RAYMOND HARVEY
- Status
- Published