Lazzerini v. Maier

Wise, John, P. J.

{¶ 1} Petitioner, Frank D. Lazzerini, has filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus alleging unlawful detention due to excessive bail. Respondent has filed an Answer, Return, and Motion to Dismiss.

{¶ 2} An indictment has been issued against Petitioner containing 272 felony counts. Those counts include Telecommunications Fraud, Grand Theft, Tampering with Records, Involuntary Manslaughter, Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, and Trafficking in Drugs.

The principles governing habeas corpus in these matters are well established. Under both the United States and Ohio Constitutions,…