Pellicer v. Sweat

A writ of habeas corpus was issued by the Chief Justice returnable before this Court, predicated upon a petition in which it is alleged that petitioner is detained of her liberty without any authority of law; that at a preliminary trial before a committing magistrate, upon a warrant charging her with operating for profit a place where dancing was engaged in, or entertainment such as variety programs or exhibitions was provided, without having paid the license required by Section 23 of Chapter 18011, Laws of Florida, 1937; that after testimony was taken, petitioner was bound over and committed…