Whittley v. Sheriff, Clark County

OPINION

The appellant’s motor vehicle collided with another, and two people were killed in the accident. The appellant was charged with involuntary manslaughter in violation of NRS 200.070. After a preliminary examination he was bound over to the district court for trial. He sought a writ of habeas corpus on the grounds that there was not sufficient evidence to constitute probable cause to support the charge. The writ was denied, and this appeal was taken.

At the preliminary examination the state introduced into evidence the results of a chemical analysis of the appellant’s blood, which showed…