Brooks v. Commonwealth

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Charles Brooks appeals from a judgment of conviction for grand larceny. His sole ground of error is that he was pre*373maturely tried, in violation of section. 185 of the- Criminal Code.,

Brooks was indicted on September 9, 1952. A bench warrant was issued and he was arrested on September 11. On the day of his arrest, he gave bond for his appearance in court “to answer said charge,” and was released on the bond. The trial was held on September 16, during the same term of court at which the indictment was returned.

The defendant having been arrested three days before the time…