People v. Griffin

Defendant was arrested on April 29, 1967 and arraigned on May 1, 1967 on a warrant charging a violation of MCLA § 750.335a (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.567 [1]), indecent exposure. He pled not guilty and was released on $1,000 bond. A preliminary examination was set for May 11, 1967. On that date, the defendant was in custody on a separate assault and battery charge. When defendant did not appear for examination, his bond was forfeited and a bench warrant issued. Although the warrant was cancelled when the trial court learned that defendant was in custody, the original bond remained forfeited, and…