People v. McCrory

This is one of the cases arising out of the recent so-called “bail-bond irregularities” in the Municipal Court of Chicago. The chronology of events as set forth in the pleadings, indicating a rather bewildering record, is essential to a consideration of the case.

It appears that on August 2, 1957 McCrory was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon. He was released on a recognizance or bond in the amount of $500, with Webb as surety, for appearance in court on August 5,1957. On that date, as the result of McCrory’s failure to answer present after being ealled three times, the…