Mendenhall, Ex. Rel. v. Sweat

The case before us is on writ of error to the Circuit Court of Duval County to review a judgment in habeas corpus proceedings wherein the petitioner sought his release from jail on bail to answer charges of murder in the first degree as contained in two indictments.

The Circuit Court fixed bail in the sum of $50,000.00 in each case, making a total of $100,000.00.

The contention here is that the amount fixed is excessive and that the order violates Section 8 of the Bill of Rights of the State Constitution.

The 'Circuit Judge having determined that the petitioner was entitled to bail was then…