People v. Wilson

The State appeals the trial court’s order vacating bond forfeiture judgments entered against the defendants, Lena “Marie” Wilson and Joe Marks. The court vacated the bond forfeiture judgments so it could use the money for victim restitution and attorney fees.

The State also appeals the trial court’s subsequent order disbursing the $16,000 in bond money. Both appeals are consolidated in this decision.

The record shows that the defendants were each charged with conspiracy and two counts of theft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 38, pars. 8—2, 16—1(b)). Both of the defendants posted cash bonds and…