Legal Opinion

Ex parte Melvin

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided July 12, 1972No. 45810Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from an order entered in a habeas corpus hearing, remanding appellant to custody for extradition to the State of Alabama.

The State introduced into evidence the Executive Warrant of the Governor of this State. The Warrant recites that the appellant stands charged by information and supporting affidavit before the proper authorities, with the crime of burglary and grand larceny.

The Executive Warrant of the Governor of Texas, which appears regular on its face, made out a prima facie case authorizing remand of appellant to custody for extradition. Ex…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Ex Parte JacksonCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1971
  2. Ex Parte SlavinCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1970
  3. Ex Parte RhodesCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1971
  4. Ex Parte McCarthyCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1971
  5. Ex Parte KnollCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1960

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