State v. Nix

MADELEINE M. LANDRIEU, Judge.

|gThe State of Louisiana appeals the district court’s ruling setting aside a judgment of bond forfeiture upon the motion of the commercial surety, Bankers Insurance Company .(“Bankers”). . For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

On July 12, 2014, the defendant, Daniel Nix, was arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting an officer, violations of La. R.S. 14:103 and 14:108, respectively. Two days later, Mr. Nix posted bail by means of two commercial surety bonds of $500.00 each issued by Bankers. On August 28, 2014, the State filed a…