Ex Parte Smith’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “In this case, there is a valid statute under which the aggravated assault prosecution is being brought. Appellant does not raise a challenge that would render his prosecution void. He does not assert the aggravated assault statute is unconstitutional on its face or that the prosecution is barred by the statute of limitations. Nor does appellant contend there was any irregularity that would render the indictment void. Rather, appellant is challenging the State’s decision as to which statute it will use to prosecute appellant. Appellant’s in pari materia claim, if successful, will not result in his immediate release. If convicted of aggravated assault, appellant has an adequate remedy on appeal to challenge the denial of his in pari mate-ria claim. (Citations omitted). We hold that appellant’s in pari materia claim is not cognizable by pretrial writ of habeas corpus. Therefore, we affirm the trial court’s order.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ex Parte Smith