In Re Fincher

This is an original action in habeas corpus, filed by George Fincher, who says that “he is unlawfully restrained of his liberty, in that he is imprisoned by Harry Whiddon, chief of police of the city of Akron, at the Akron city jail, Akron, Ohio.”

The facts disclose that Fincher was arrested on a warrant in a criminal case issued out of the Municipal Court of Akron. The arrest took place in the corridor outside of one of the courtrooms of that court, prior to the opening of the session of court for the day upon which the arrest was made.

He was taken by the arresting officer to be booked and…