Commonwealth v. Schouten

Sheely, P. J.,

Defendant was arrested oh a charge of fraudulent conversion and gave bail for his appearance on January 31, 1953. He had previously indicated ■ that he wished to plead guilty, but upon his appearance before the court he related facts which, if true, would have been a defense to the charge. Sentence was postponed until February 9, 1953, to give the parties an opportunity to check the facts. Bail in the sum of $1,000 was renewed gratuitously by W. E. Toddes at the request of defendant’s. minister. Defendant failed to appear on the later date, the bail was forfeited, and process…