Ex parte McLaughlin

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

By way of habeas corpus the appellant sought release from jail and appeals from an order denying such relief.

Appellant was convicted in the corporation court of El Paso for the offense of drunkenness in a public place, and his fine assessed at thirty dollars. No costs were adjudged against him. Being too poor to pay his fine, appellant was remanded to the city jail. On May 4, 1933, he had been confined in jail for a period of ten days. On the date last mentioned a writ of habeas corpus was granted, and on the 8th day of May, 1933, after a hearing, an order was entered…