In Re Magidson
California Court of Appeal
APPLICATION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus originally made to the District Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBurnett, J.
Petitioner seeks his discharge on the ground of the want of probable cause for the order made by a committing magistrate holding him to answer to the superior court to the charge of an attempt to receive stolen property. There is no contention of any lack of intent to commit the crime. Indeed, as to that the evidence seems clear and convincing. It is claimed, however, that the showing made extends no farther than to reveal the intent and some degree of preparation, but falls short of disclosing an overt act necessary to complete the offense charged.
Quite a quantity of copper wire had been…
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