In the circumstances presented we are of the opinion that the forfeiture of $2,500 cash bail furnished by the surety (the defendant's mother) was unduly harsh. There was no showing that the People were prejudiced in any way inasmuch as the defendant was arrested and charged with another crime on December 28, 1978, the day following his failure to appear before Justice...
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