People v. Resnick

Fred Resnick and Howard Garber appeal the trial court’s order applying Resnick’s bail bond to his restitution. They contend that the bond money should have been returned to Garber, who was the bond surety. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

After his home repair business failed, Resnick was charged in six indictments in Lake County with home repair fraud and theft. Garber, Resnick’s brother-in-law, provided the money for Resnick’s bail bond. Resnick was also charged in Cook and Kane Counties, and Garber paid his bond in those cases as well. Garber signed a form that included a notice to persons providing…