In Re Illova

This is a petition for writ of habeas corpus. The petitioner is presently confined in the State prison of Southern Michigan. He asserts that he is unlawfully and illegally confined because of lack of jurisdiction in the State.

The return of the recorder’s court to our writ of certiorari shows the following:

“1. On July 9, 1952, upon the sworn complaint of William Prank, Detroit police officer, and the written recommendation of the prosecuting attorney, a warrant was issued by Judge John P. Scallen accusing Johnny Illova, hereinafter called defendant, of the unlawful possession of narcotics in…