Tinsley v. State

1. “ The evidence that before the trial the accused forfeited his appearance bond [the writ of scire facias] was properly admitted. ‘ While not conclusive, an order of the trial judge forfeiting the defendant’s recognizance on his failure to appear for trial is some evidence of his flight, and is admissible in evidence as a circumstance to be considered by the jury in determining his guilt or innocence.’ State v. Kesner, 72 Kan. 88 (3).” Jones v. State, 26 Ga. App. 636 (3) (107 S. E. 166).

2. On the trial of the defendant on the charge of making intoxicating liquor the sheriff swore that at…