People Ex Rel. Rao v. Adams

By resort to a writ of habeas corpus, a relator, be he defendant or witness, is entitled to the constitutional protection against being held °unreasonably or in excessive bail. (N. Y. Const., art. I, § 5.) Belief will be granted, however, only to prevent invasion of constitutional right, not because of difference of opinion as to the amount fixed.

In view of the facts here presented — for instance, the seriousness of the crime under investigation, murder; the character, reputation, background and extensive criminal records of relators; their relationship to others against whom they may be…