Legal Opinion
Robertson v. Goldman
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided June 21, 1988No. 18250PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McGRAW, Justice:
This is an original petition for writs of mandamus and prohibition. The Petitioners are James Wesley Robertson, who was arrested for shoplifting, and Wesley Neal Robertson, who posted a cash bond to secure James’ release. The Respondents are Jay Goldman, a Charleston Municipal Judge, and Connie Felty, a Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court. The Petitioners pray that the Respondents be required to return the cash bond and cease incarcerating criminal defendants solely because they cannot post a cash bond.
Petitioner James Robertson was arrested on December 18, 1987, and charged…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Tate v. ShortSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- State Ex Rel . Harris v. CalendineWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1977
- Martin v. LeveretteWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1978
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