Cranford v. Smart

OPINION

Melvin L. Cranford was charged with several offenses, one of which being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. After preliminary examination, where Cranford was ordered to stand trial, he sought and was denied habeas corpus. On appeal we reversed as to the “ex-felon in possession” count because the record contained “neither probative nor demonstrable evidence that Cranford was an ex-felon.” Cranford v. Sheriff, 91 Nev. 551, 553, 539 P.2d 1215, 1216 (1975). Thereafter, the prosecuting attorney, pursuant to NRS 173.035 (2), obtained leave in the district court to file an information…