Carver v. Howard

Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Carver v. Howard, 112 R.I. 918 (R.I. 1973)

Carver v. Howard

Opinion of the Court

Petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted and case remanded to the Superior Court to remand to the District Court of the First Division, which court, in consonance with Tate v. Short, 401 U. S. 395, 91 S.Ct. 668, 28 L.Ed.2d 130 (1971), shall canvass the alternatives to which it may resort in order to avoid imprisoning the petitioner, notwithstanding his indigency, because of his inability to pay the fine levied against him. Pending that disposition the petitioner may continue at liberty under the bail fixed by the Superior Court on March 3, 1973. Richard A. Boren, Supervising Attorney, Inmate Legal Assistance, for petitioner.

Reference

Full Case Name
Gerald Carver v. Francis A. Howard, Warden
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published