Hardin v. Griffin

OPINION

This original proceeding in mandamus and prohibition challenges the order of the district court denying a pretrial petition for writ of habeas corpus. For the reasons set forth below, we deny the petition for extraordinary relief. NRAP 21(b).

Hardin stands charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors. The criminal information alleges that this is Hardin’s third offense within five years, and that the offense is therefore a felony under NRS 484.379. At the preliminary hearing on January 12, 1982, evidence of Hardin’s two prior convictions was admitted over a defense…