Wilford Lee Baize v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

Fifth Circuit

Wilford Lee Baize v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections

448 F.2d 642, 1971 U.S. App. LEXIS 8058

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit·Decided September 15, 1971·No. 71-1238_1·Published

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

In this appeal from a denial in the district court of habeas relief Baize contends that the finding of the district Court that his confession was voluntary is clearly erroneous; that the state court failed to properly follow the state sentencing procedures; that Baize had ineffective counsel in two cases used to enhance his punishment; that because • of coercion by the state prosecutor Baize withdrew an appeal from a criminal conviction.

The district court held an evidentiary hearing and fully considered all of the contentions presented by Baize. We are convinced that the district court was correct in denying relief. The judgment is affirmed.

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PER CURIAM:

In this appeal from a denial in the district court of habeas relief Baize contends that the finding of the district Court that his confession was voluntary is clearly erroneous; that the state court failed to properly follow the state sentencing procedures; that Baize had ineffective counsel in two cases used to enhance his punishment; that because • of coercion by the state prosecutor Baize withdrew an appeal from a criminal conviction.

The district court held an evidentiary hearing and fully considered all of the contentions presented by Baize. We are convinced that the district court was correct in denying relief. The judgment is affirmed.

Wilford Lee Baize v. Dr. George J. Beto, Director, Texas Department of Corrections, 448 F.2d 642, 1971 U.S. App. LEXIS 8058 (5th Cir. 1971).

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