Sansevero v. Hobbs

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Sansevero’s habeas petition. It held that he was not entitled to a hearing because he failed to present affidavit or other evidence establishing probable cause for issuance of the writ, and that his life sentence was authorized by statute and therefore was not facially illegal. The court further concluded that the constitutional sentencing rule he invoked did not apply on the record presented.