In re Duvall
Petitioner-appellee David Duvall (Duvall) is serving a California prison sentence of seven years to life, after a conviction in 1962 for one count of first degree murder, two counts of kidnapping for robbery, and 13 counts of first degree robbery. Appellant respondent A. Hedgpeth (appellant), acting Warden of Kern Valley State Prison, where Duvall is currently incarcerated, appeals from an order issued by the Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 18, 2007, granting Duvalls petition for writ of habeas corpus. The petition challenged the Governors reversal of the decision of the Board of Parole Hearings (Board) on May 4, 2006 finding Duvall suitable for release on parole. Court affirm the order of the trial court granting Duvalls petition and ordering his release.
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