Ex Parte Colbert

Christopher Colbert, a defendant in a criminal case, petitions this Court for a writ of habeas corpus, directing the Jefferson Circuit Court to set bail in his case. Colbert was charged with attempted murder and robbery in the first degree. Both charges are noncapital offenses. Based on a finding that Colbert has a history of violence, the court denied bail. Colbert then petitioned the circuit court for a writ of habeas corpus. After the circuit court denied the writ, Colbert petitioned the Court of Criminal Appeals for a writ of habeas corpus. The Court of Criminal Appeals, on February 28,…