In Re Heinze

THOMPSON (R. L.), J.

This is a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

It is contended the order of a magistrate holding the petitioner for trial in the superior court upon a charge of attempting to extort money contrary to the provisions of section 524 of the Penal Code is void for failure to have established at the preliminary examination the corpus delicti. It is asserted the record fails to show probable cause to believe the petitioner is guilty of the offense charged.

The petitioner is held by the sheriff of San Joaquin County' pursuant to a commitment duly issued by a justice of the peace of…