BOYCE F. MARTIN, Jr., Circuit Judge.
William Ernest Hamm appeals the denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Hamm contends that his convictions of first degree murder and assault with intent to murder were obtained in violation of the fifth amendment's prohibition against double jeopardy.
In July, 1975, Hamm was arraigned in Michigan state court and charged with murdering Dr. Charles Hoyt and assaulting Dr. Hoyt's wife. Defense counsel, questioning...
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