Chafin v. Jones

Hill, Justice.

Joseph Byron Chafin was arrested April 2, 1978, on four warrants charging him with two murders and two armed robberies. Following a commitment hearing May 4 and 5, at which time petitioner was represented by counsel, he was bound over to the Superior Court of Glynn County. On July 14, bail was set at $100,000 ($30,000 for each murder and $20,000 for each armed robbery).

Submitted January 5, 1979 Decided March 7, 1979. James V. Pleasants, for appellant. Glenn Thomas, Jr., District Attorney, for appellee.

On September 13, Chafin filed a petition for habeas corpus challenging his…