In re Sparks

CLARK, Judge.

The only issue to be decided on this appeal is whether the Indiana bond forfeiture within ten years of the present' offense is a conviction that would abrogate the discretion of a judge to grant a limited driving permit under G.S. 20-179 (b) (1). It should be noted that, under G.S. 20-24 (c), a bond forfeiture is equivalent to a conviction.

Prior to 1969, G.S. 20-179 only dealt with penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs. In 1969, the General Assembly in Chapter 1283 amended G.S. 20-179 with legislation entitled, “An act to allow judges…