State v. Bercy

GUIDRY, Judge.

American Bankers Insurance Company (American Bankers), surety of the defendant, Felton Bercy, appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion to set aside a judgment of bond forfeiture rendered after Bercy failed to appear for trial. We affirm.

FACTS

On July 12, 1990, Felton E. Bercy was charged by bill of indictment with possession of cocaine, a violation of La.R.S. 40:967(C). Bercy was released on a $10,000 appearance bond posted by American Bankers through its agent, bondperson Darlene Garrison. Defendant appeared without counsel on September 24, 1990 and, after being advised of…