People Ex Rel. Borelli v. Lohman

The relator, Frank Borelli, was arrested upon an extradition warrant issued by the Governor of Illinois on demand of the Governor of New Jersey. A writ of habeas corpus was ordered to issue on his petition therefor in the criminal court of Cook County. Upon the subsequent hearing the writ was quashed, and relator was remanded to custody. He appeals, contending that the court unduly restricted his right to cross-examine the witness who testified to his presence in the demanding State at the time of the offense. No question is presented concerning the degree of proof required to avert…