134 S.E.2d 790 (Ga. 1964), 22289, Jones v. Grimes

Citation: 134 S.E.2d 790, 219 Ga. 585

Opinion Judge: MOBLEY, Justice.

Party Name: Ashton Bryan JONES v. T. Ralph GRIMES, Sheriff.

Attorney: (b) Excessive bail is the equivalent of a refusal to grant bail, and in such case habeas corpus is an available and appropriate remedy for relief., (b) The bail of $20,000 assessed after conviction of the defendant of a misdemeanor is more than is necessary under all the facts and circumstances t...

Case Date: January 22, 1964

Court: Georgia Supreme Court