BURNS v. SHERIFF, CARSON CITY

No. 10008.

569 P.2d 407 (1977)

William BURNS, Appellant, v. SHERIFF, CARSON CITY, Nevada, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

October 5, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles M. Kilpatrick, Carson City, for appellant.

Robert List, Atty. Gen. and Patrick B. Walsh, Deputy Atty. Gen., Carson City, for respondent.


OPINION

PER CURIAM:

Indicted for murder (NRS 200.010), and attempted murder (NRS 200.010; NRS 208.070), William Burns petitioned for habeas corpus and now appeals from the order denying the requested relief.

Burns raised several contentions below, and reasserted them here.

1. First, Burns argues he is constitutionally entitled to a preliminary examination; thus, the grand jury proceeding violated his rights of equal protection and due process...

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