Honiker v. State

Johnson, Judge.

On July 26, 1996, Christian Honiker was arrested and issued three citations. Two were uniform traffic citations charging him with driving under the influence and defective equipment. These citations scheduled an appearance in the Probate Court of Henry County for September 5, 1996. The third citation charged Honiker with “disorderly conduct-marijuana,” apparently a violation of a Henry County ordinance, and scheduled an appearance in the Magistrate Court of Henry County for August 1, 1996.

When Honiker failed to appear in magistrate court, his bond was forfeited and a guilty…