In re Greenspun

OPINION

This is an original petition in habeas corpus for the petitioner’s discharge from confinement. His confinement is upon a charge of the crime commonly known as blackmail. He contends that his commitment is without reasonable or probable cause.

Following preliminary hearing before the justice of the peace of Austin township, Lander County, petitioner was ordered held to answer to the Third judicial district court upon a finding of probable cause to believe him guilty of the crime charged. Our question is whether the evidence presented by the State at the preliminary hearing may be said to…