State v. Cetnarowski

Brian Cetnarowski (Brian) appeals from an order denying his motion for return of bail money posted by his grandmother. The trial court's judgment of conviction ordered that the cash bail, less the statutory amount for victim/witness surcharges, be applied toward restitution in the interest of equity. There is no authority for such a use of cash bail funds. Accordingly, we reverse.

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On March 27, 1990, Brian entered a guilty plea to one count of theft of trunk contents,1 party to a crime;2 *704and three counts of arson,3 party to a crime. These convictions stem from instances where Brian and his…