Ex Parte Thomas

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus.

Petitioner alleges he is unlawfully restrained by the chief of police of Oklahoma City. That he was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct, and at the police sta tion a charge of public drunkenness was filed against him. That he was fined $15 and costs; that he appealed to the county court, was there tried, convicted, and fined $10 and costs. He alleges there was no competent evidence against him in either the police court or the county court. He contends the county court did not have jurisdiction for the reason that in appealing, he did not…