People ex rel. Devine v. Stoddard

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dan Lamont, J.

Petitioner is before this court upon a writ of habeas corpus and claims that he is wrongfully held in lieu of bail pursuant to a securing order issued by the Town Court, Town of Seward, pending action by the Grand Jury upon a felony complaint charging him with vehicular assault in the second degree.

the facts

On January 29, 1989, petitioner was arrested and charged with the crimes of assault, second degree, vehicular assault, second degree, and driving while intoxicated. The charges are that petitioner on January 28, 1989 did operate a motor *786vehicle while in an…