Becher v. Dunston

OPINION OF THE COURT

William H. Keniry, J.

This habeas corpus proceeding was commenced by the attorney for John Vadakin, an individual under indictment in Rensselaer County who is detained in the custody of the New York State Division for Youth. After his arraignment on a four-count indictment charging him with three felonies and one misdemeanor, Vadakin applied for release on bail. Such application was denied by County Court.

*104This proceeding ensued. Petitioner contends that County Court improperly and arbitrarily refused to set bail. Upon the return of the writ, this court heard oral argument…