State v. Hinnant

Judge TYSON, dissenting.

*793The majority's opinion correctly states the controlling statute to set aside a forfeiture, but erroneously concludes the substantial evidence presented by the Bail Agent to support his motion to set aside the forfeiture of an appearance bond, and the trial court's findings of fact thereon, "[were] immaterial because the language found in N.C.G.S. § 15A-544.5(f) is unequivocal." As a result, the majority's opinion concludes 'the trial court lacked authority to set aside the forfeiture 'for any reason.' " The Board of Education failed to present any evidence to support…