In Re Berry

This is a habeas corpus proceeding, in which, on petition filed in this court, an order was made directing the sheriff of Thurston county to show cause why petitioner should not be admitted to bail pending his appeal from a judgment of conviction and sentence in the superior court upon a charge of kidnaping.

In an information previously filed in the superior court, petitioner had been charged with the crimes of kidnaping in the first degree and assault in the first degree. He pleaded not guilty as to each count. Trial by jury was had, and a verdict was returned finding him guilty upon both. At…