Ex parte Hudson
Ex parte Hudson
Opinion of the Court
This is an original application for a writ of habeas corpus brought by relator Floyd Jackson Hudson seeking his release from the Texas Prison System.
Article 1402, V.A.P.C., sets the punishment for this offense at not less than two nor more than four years. Relator, by certificate of the Texas Prison System, shows this Court that he has credit for time served in excess of two years, the minimum term set by the statute.
The sentence is excessive, and as to the excess over the two-year minimum is void. The relator has served the legal portion of the sentence and is entitled to be discharged. Ex parte Castleberry, Tex.Cr.App., 216 S.W.2d 584, and Ex parte Willis, 158 Tex.Cr.R. 333, 255 S.W.2d 510, and cases there cited.
It is so ordered.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Ex parte Floyd Jackson HUDSON
- Status
- Published