In Re Williamson

Alexander Williamson, an inmate of the Sonoma County jail, by this proceeding in habeas corpus seeks his release from confinement. As ground for relief, he charges that the term of imprisonment specified in the order placing him on probation is for a period in excess of that authorized by law.

Petitioner and four other persons were indicted on three counts of grand theft and one count of “conspiracy to commit the crime of contracting without a license in violation of Section 7028 of the Business and Professions Code . . . committed as follows: In that ... in violation of Subdivision (1) of Section 182 of the Penal Code of the State of California, did wilfully, unlawfully, feloniously and knowingly conspire, combine and agree together and with each other, to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a eon- tractor within this State without having a license therefor.” Williamson pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy. The other counts against him were dismissed.

Following Williamson’s application for probation, it was ordered that “imposition of judgment herein be suspended for a period of three (3) years, or until further order of this Court, and the defendant be…