Ex Parte Swaim

DICE, Judge.

Appellant was separately charged by indictment with two felony offenses under the Uniform Narcotics Drug Act, Art. 725b. V.A.P.C. Bond in each case was fixed in the sum of $10,000.

By application for writ of habeas corpus, applicant sought a reduction in the amount of bail in the two cases alleging that he was unable to make bond in the amount fixed by the court and that such amount was excessive. Appellant further alleged that he could make bonds in the amount of $2,000 and prayed that the court reduce the bond in each case to such amount.

Upon a hearing of appellant’s application,…