People v. Charles D. Walker

The basic question in this case is whether at a preliminary examination the people are required to show — by legally admissible evidence— that a crime has been committed and that there is probable cause to believe the accused is guilty. As will be seen, the error in this case was raised (1) at the preliminary examination, and (2) by two pretrial motions to quash. No attempt was made to correct the error until the defendant’s trial had begun and he had been placed in jeopardy.

*569Evelle White, Charles Parrish and defendant were arrested for unlawful possession of heroin at 1:30 p.m. on June 28,…