People v. Johnston

On August 27, 1986, the defendant, Paul E. Johnston, was arrested for driving while license was suspended. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 95½, par. 6 — 303.) The defendant entered a plea of not guilty and was released on a recognizance bond on August 29, 1986. The defendant appeared for pretrial on October 14, 1986, but failed to appear for all subsequent hearings. On November 26, 1986, following a jury trial in absentia, the defendant was convicted. On February 6, 1987, the defendant was sentenced in absentia to 30 days in jail and fined $250.

The defendant appeals his conviction and sentence and…