State v. Sitner

The defendant was arrested in New Orleans, La., on an affidavit charging him with being a fugitive from justice from the state of Florida. He secured counsel and, on an application to the judge, he was admitted to bail. The appearance bond was fixed at $5,000, and it was signed by Joseph M. Ourso. The affidavit upon which the arrest was made was sworn to on February 10, 1928, and the accused was released on bond on February 15, 1928. On. July 23, 1928, 163 days after the affidavit was made, and 158 days after the accused was released on bond, he was called to the bar of the court for a…