Ex parte Duncan

Citations

• 53 Cal. 410

Syllabus

<p>Habeas Cokptjs—Reduction or Bail. — In proceedings on habeas corpus, where the petitioner has been indicted, his guilt will be assumed upon an application for reduction of bail.</p> <p>Same.—This Court will not assume the functions of the Court committing the prisoner to bail; and to authorize interference the bail demanded must be per $e excessive.</p> <p>Same—Excessive Bail.—The sum of one hundred and twelve thousand dollars is not excessive bail for ten distinct felonies—such being the amount alleged to have been received by the prisoner, by reason of the commission of such felonies.</p>