People v. King

Opinion by

Judge PLANK.

Cynthia Johnson (surety) appeals from the judgment of forfeiture entered on the appearance bond posted by surety on behalf of defendant, Mansfield King, Jr. We affirm.

In August 1994, defendant was arrested and charged with possession of and intent to distribute a controlled substance. On August 30,1994, surety posted a bond on defendant’s behalf in the amount of $2,500 to secure his appearance in court on September 13,1994.

*1093After defendant failed to appear on the scheduled date, the trial court ordered the bond forfeited and issued a warrant for defendant’s arrest.

The…