People v. Arnone

Mr. JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, indicted for the sale and possession of marijuana, was released on bond. He failed to appear for trial on August 3, 1971, his bond was forfeited and a capias for his arrest was issued. On October 15, 1971, the statute under which he was indicted was declared unconstitutional. (People v. McCabe, 49 Ill.2d 338 (1971).) He was indicted on March 27, 1972, for violation of bail bond, pled guilty to that charge and was sentenced to three years probation, the first year to be served at the Vandalia State Farm.

Defendant’s…