State v. Benedict

On March 19, 1942, defendant Benedict was indicted for child desertion, the court ordered a bench warrant issued for his arrest, and fixed his bail at $1,000. On November 9, 1942, the sheriff arrested defendant, he appeared with his attorney, waived arraignment, pleaded guilty, and asked for immediate sentence. On the same day he changed his plea of guilty to not guilty. On the next day a bail bond was filed, signed by Benedict and appellant Daisy E. Johnson as surety.

On November 18, 1942, the case was reached for trial; a jury was present and ready to hear it. Benedict’s attorney was present…