People ex rel. Sheffield v. Twomey

On November 11, 1971, relator, Orlando K. Sheffield, filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County a pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus dated October 14, 1971. In his petition relator contended that since his arrest for armed robbery on June 2, 1970, prejudice had been consistently and openly displayed against him; that his bond which had been increased after he failed to appear in court on May 17, 1971, was excessive and unreasonable, forcing him to remain incarcerated; and that there was purposeful and oppressive delay in bringing the matter to trial which prejudiced his…