People v. Spicuzza

On December 14, 1970, defendant was indicted for the offense of theft of over $150.00. On December 18, 1970, defendant plead not guilty in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County. The case was called for trial on March 22, 1971, but defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest and he was finally taken into custody on June 11, 1971. On July 26, 1971, defendant was indicted for another offense of theft over $150.00. On July 19, 1971, seven days before this second indictment, a hearing was had on a motion to withdraw filed by defendant’s counsel. Defendant informed the…