State v. Harkness

McGEE, Judge.

American Bankers Insurance Company/City Bonding Company, through its agent Benny West (petitioners), appeal a judgment denying a petition for remission of bond filed 4 May 1998. Leandrus Harkness (Harkness) was arrested 9 April 1992 on a charge of conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and his bond was set at $50,000. Petitioners posted two bonds for Harkness, one in the amount of $25,000 and a second for $20,000. Harkness failed-to appear on his court date. An order for arrest was issued and orders of forfeiture were entered 5 August 1993.

Harkness had been arrested for armed robbery…