People v. Semecal
Appellate Division of the Superior Court of California
1Opinion of the CourtHall, P. J.
The People have appealed from an order reinstating bail after forfeiture. The real party in interest here is respondent United Bonding Insurance Company.
The issue presented concerns the trial court’s authority to forfeit an alleged misdemeanant’s bail where, without explanation, the defendant failed to appear for trial, either personally or by counsel. The resolution of that question raises a subsidiary question: May a defendant charged with a misdemeanor as contrasted with a felony be lawfully required to appear for trial ?
The factual record giving rise to the foregoing issue is summarized…
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