In re Breene
Supreme Court of Colorado
Original Proceeding. Petition by Peter W. Breene for a writ of habeas corpus.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Helm
The right to inquire by habeas corpus into the matters presented in this case is not seriously challenged by respondents. Therefore, though counsel for petitioner consider the question at length, jurisdiction in the premises will be assumed without discussion.
The indictment under which petitioner is held in custody charges him with lending public moneys for private gain while occupying the office of state treasurer. He is not accused of otherwise' misappropriating or misusing state funds, nor is any deficit or defalcation in connection therewith averred. The accusation is based upon the…
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