People ex rel. Moffitt v. Quinlan

This is a writ of habeas corpus. It is petitioner’s contention that he is at present wrongfully detained in the county jail of Dutchess County by reason of the fact that his bail was canceled upon his conviction by a jury after a trial in the City Court of the City of Poughkeepsie of a Class A misdemeanor. Upon receipt of the jury’s verdict, petitioner’s bail bond was revoked and he was remanded to the county jail to await sentencing.

Counsel for petitioner strongly contends that there are substantial grounds of appeal and that he intends to appeal on behalf of the petitioner, but that for a…