Tinkle v. State

The question presented on this appeal is the power of the Governor to grant to appellants relief from a bail bond forfeiture. Dates and events herein are:(1) On October 29, 1956 appellant, Tinkle, was arrested in Mississippi County, Arkansas because of an information and warrant charging him with burglary and grand larceny alleged to have been committed in Mississippi County on September 13, 1956.(2) On November 26, 1956 Tinkle made bond for $5,000.00 with appellant, Carolina Casualty Insurance Company (hereinafter called “Carolina”), as surety. The bond was conditioned for Tinkle’s…