United States v. Manger

ADLER, District Judge.

This is a petition by the surety for the remission of a forfeited bail bond pursuant to section 601, title 18 USCA. There is no merit in the contention of the surety that the defendant Manger thought his presence was no longer required in court and, as he never left the city, his default was not willful. A review of the record shows that Manger failed to appear, and a bench warrant was issued on May 3, 1932. The defendant then pleaded not guilty, May 11th, changed his plea to one of guilty on May 13th, and, as he could not pay a fine on that date, the ease was adjourned.…