In re Letcher

Citations

• 145 Cal. 563

Syllabus

<p>Extradition—Regularity of Proceedings—Beview upon Habeas Corpus.—In extradition proceedings, where the indictment in the state to which the extradition is sought charges a public offense within its statute, the regularity of the proceedings had before the extradition is not reviewable upon habeas corpus.</p> <p>Id.—Fugitive prom Justice—Construction op Federal Constitution —Decision op United States Supreme Court.—The question as to whether or not the petitioner is a fugitive from justice within the meaning of the federal constitution having been settled by the decision of the supreme court of the United States, its decision on that question is absolutely binding upon this court.</p>