Summary
The Supreme Court of Nevada affirmed an order denying habeas corpus relief in an escape prosecution. The court held that the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing established sufficient cause to bind the accused over for trial, including a reasonable inference that at least attempted escape had occurred.
Holdings
- The evidence established sufficient cause under NRS 171.455 because it supported a reasonable inference that at least the crime of attempted escape had been committed.
Questions Presented
- Whether the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing established probable cause or sufficient cause to hold Wehrheim to answer for the criminal complaint alleging escape.
Disposition
affirmed
Cases Cited (6)
- Beasley v. Lamb, 79 Nev. 78, 378 P.2d 524 (1963)(followed)
- Howard v. Sheriff, 83 Nev. 150, 425 P.2d 596 (1967)(distinguished)
- Johnson v. State, 82 Nev. 338, 418 P.2d 495 (1966)(followed)
- Farrell v. State, 83 Nev. 1, 421 P.2d 948 (1967)(followed)
- Howard v. Sheriff, 83 Nev. 48, 422 P.2d 538 (1967)(followed)
- Hollander v. State, 82 Nev. 345, 418 P.2d 802 (1966)(compared)
Cited In (0)
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