· 5/2/1988
Commonwealth v. Morman
Citations
- 541 A.2d 356
- 373 Pa. Super. 360
- 1988 Pa. Super. LEXIS 1274
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- discussing the level of proof necessary to create a prima facie case
- discussing the level of proof necessary to create aprima facie case
- the purpose of a habeas corpus proceeding is not merely to review the prior preliminary hearing but rather to determine the legality of the existing restraint on the petitioner’s liberty
- the purpose of a habeas corpus proceeding is not merely to review the prior preliminary hearing but rather to determine the legality of the existing restraint on the petitioner's liberty
- the purpose of a habeas corpus proceeding is not merely to review the prior preliminary hearing but rather to determine the legality of the existing restraint on the petitioner’s liberty
- in reviewing a petition for habeas corpus, the court determines whether the Commonwealth has sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case that a crime has been committed and that the accused committed the crime
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Judges: Rowley, Wieand, Montemuro
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