McKenna v. SHERIFF OF CLARK COUNTY

OPINION

Following a preliminary examination McKenna was ordered to stand trial in the district court on a charge of fourth degree arson. NRS 205.025. He filed a petition for habeas corpus with that court alleging that insufficient evidence was presented by the state at the preliminary hearing to establish probable cause to hold him for trial. His petition was denied and he has appealed to this court.

The record does not support the appellant’s contention. A parked Checker Taxicab was burned. The driver was seated inside the cab filling out a trip sheet when he heard a thump and immediately the…