Dawson v. Lanham

*77OPINION OF THE COURT BY

KOBAYASHI, J.

Petitioners filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. The respondents were ordered to show cause why a writ of habeas corpus should not issue releasing petitioners from incarceration. The following facts are pertinent:

Petitioners were indicted on January 27, 1971, on the charge of murder in the first degree. On March 23,1971, bail was set by Judge John C. Lanham, judge of the circuit court of the first circuit, at $25,000.00 for each petitioner. Petitioners have been unable to meet bail.

On June 18, 1971, after a hearing in the circuit court, Judge Lanham…