Supreme Court of the United States, 1957

Alcorta v. Texas

Alcorta v. Texas
Supreme Court of the United States · Decided May 27, 1957
353 U.S. 972 (United States Reports)

Alcorta v. Texas

Opinion of the Court

Motion for stay of execution of the death sentence granted. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas *973granted.

Petitioner pro se. Will Wilson, Attorney General of Texas, George Blackburn, Assistant Attorney General, and Felix H. Garcia for respondent.

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