State v. Lara

The State appeals a circuit court holding that a $13,000.00 bond issued by Respondent, A-l Bonding, was not estreated to the state. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

On November 2005, Jose Luis Lara was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute (PWID) cocaine, PWID cocaine within proximity of a park, and driving without a license, 3rd offense, in Easley. He was released on a $13,000.00 surety bond which was issued by A-l Bonding. On May 3, 2006, the solicitor’s office issued notices to Lara and A-l to appear for trial on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. When Lara…