Strickland v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

1. It is a settled rule of evidence in this state that evidence of flight may be submitted to the jury, and that they may infer guilt therefrom. McKuhen v. State, 216 Ga. 172 (115 SE2d 330); Herndon v. State, 132 Ga. App. 747 (209 SE2d 26). The same rule has been followed as to an escape from jail while awaiting trial. Patterson v. State, 24 Ga. App. 239 (100 SE 641). In the same manner it is permissible to show that the defendant forfeited an appearance bond in the case in which he is on trial. Woody v. State, 37 Ga. App. 338 (140 SE 396); Elliott v. State, 33 Ga. App.…