State v. Buhs

The defendant was arrested on a warrant issued by a justice ,of the peace for committing an assault and battery. He was *319tried before tbe justice, convicted and fined. He appealed to tbe Criminal Court, and entered into a recognizance as required by tbe statute in such cases. When tbe case was called for trial in tbe Criminal Court, tbe appellant (defendant below) appeared by his counsel, and not in proper person. Tbe circuit attorney required tbe personal appearance of tbe defendant, in order to identify him. He was, thereupon, directed to be called, and failing to appear in any other wise…