Commonwealth v. Emerson

Hargest, P. J.,

This case comes before us upon a petition to show cause why the order forfeiting the bail should not be vacated.

The facts are not disputed. Sidney D. Emerson was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and, after hearing, was held for the grand jury. The National Surety Corporation gave bail on March 29,1938, for his appearance. The grand jury presented a true bill June 1, 1938, and on June 2, 1938, when his case was called for *362trial, defendant failed to appear. The court ordered the bail forfeited, which was…