City of West Allis v. State Ex Rel. Tochalauski

The essential facts are not in dispute. June 28, 1973, Toehalauski pled guilty to the charges of defrauding a restaurant keeper and disorderly conduct, in violation of the ordinances of the city of West Allis. Forfeitures were imposed in the amount of $65 and $60 on the respective charges. The amounts were made due thirty days thereafter, July 28, 1973. On July 5, 1973, a commitment order was issued by the municipal court, which was to be stayed unless payment was not received on the forfeitures prior to July 28, 1973.

The defendant failed to make any payment on the forfeiture prior to the due…