Ex Parte Robidoux

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The appeal is from an order denying bail. Appellant is charged by complaint with the offense of murder.

The state relied almost entirely upon appellant’s confession. The confession itself raises the issue of self-defense. Appellant’s testimony heard upon the hearing also raises such issue. If the same testimony should be adduced on the trial of the case, it would be necessary to submit the issue of self-defense to the jury.

Because there is evidence in the record of mitigating circumstances or raising the issue of self-defense does not require a reversal of the trial court…