People v. Caro

MULLARKEY, Justice.

The People appeal from the district court’s order remitting part of the defendant’s bail bond to the appellee, Marta Caro. We reverse the order and remand the matter to the district court with directions to deny the appellee’s motion for remission.

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In 1982, the defendant, Cesar Caro, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of cocaine. On August 13, 1982, he was released on a $200,000 bail bond; pursuant to a court order, he paid $100,000 in cash and the remaining $100,000 was a personal recognizance bond. The defendant’s mother, Sorita Caro, provided the $100,000…