Ex Parte Patterson

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was charged with rape before a justice of the peace. Resort was had to the writ of habeas corpus before the district judge, who upon hearing the facts fixed bail at the sum of $500, and remanded him to custody in default of giving bond. It is contended that the evidence is not sufficient to authorize the holding of the relator in custody. There has been no indictment found. Where an indictment has been found, this court would not be authorized to discharge a prisoner. The facts show that appellant made a statement or confession to the effect that he had…