Republic of Hawaii v. Fernandez

*84OPINION OP THE COURT BY

JUDD, C.J.

The defendant, W. Fernandez, was charged before the District Magistrate of Honolulu with the offense of perjury, which, offense is not within the summary jurisdiction of the Magistrate but is one for commitment, if in the opinion of the Magistrate there is probable cause to believe that a jury would, upon the evidence adduced, convict the accused of the offense with which he is charged, and, if in his opinion the testimony does not warrant commitment for trial, he shall release the prisoner. Sec. 22, Act of 1892, to reorganize the Judiciary.

The Magistrate…