State v. Moccia

In this appeal, a surety seeks to overturn the order of the court below forfeiting posted bail. We reverse.

Appellant in this case is Thomas Corey, a professional bondsman. In February 1977, criminal defendants, Nicholas Moccia and C. Scott Heggie, were arrested. Moccia was charged with four separate felony offenses, and Heggie was charged with three. On February 28, 1977, Corey posted a corporate surety bond in the amount of $15,000 to secure Moccia’s release from custody. On the same date, he posted a similar bond in the amount of $2,500 on behalf of the defendant Heggie. Subsequently on…