Supreme Court orders release of jailed attorney

By: Allison Retka October 28, 2009

Four weeks after being jailed on criminal contempt charges, Douglas County attorney Carl E. Smith walked free from Ozark County Jail last week. Smith was released Oct. 23, 15 minutes after the Missouri Supreme Court ordered his release. The high court is still considering his request for post-conviction relief. Bruce Galloway, Smith's attorney, said he filed a motion seeking his client's release after it became apparent the court will not decide his writ for habeas corpus for weeks.

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Supreme Court orders release of jailed attorney

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