Commonwealth v. Riley

OPINION BY

KELLY, J.:

¶ 1 Appellant, Lexington National Insurance Corporation, appeals from an order entered in the Blair County Court of Common Pleas forfeiting $25,000 of a surety bond posted on behalf of Levar Andrew Riley. Because we find that the Commonwealth was not prejudiced by Riley’s breach of the bail conditions and accordingly that the forfeiture was not warranted, we reverse and remand.

¶ 2 On July 19, 2005, a criminal complaint was filed, charging Riley with criminal attempt, conspiracy, solicitation, and sale or transfer of a firearm. Bail was set at $75,000, which was posted as a…