State v. Seybert

Appellant American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (American) appeals the judgment of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, Madison County, partially forfeiting the Seyberts’ bond for failure to appear. We reverse.

The issue before the Court is whether the forfeiture constituted a clear abuse of discretion.

The Seyberts were arrested in connection with two burglaries of McAlear’s Pharmacy and Store in Twin Bridges. The District Court eventually set bail in the amount of $7,000 for Paul Seybert and $2,500 for Denise Seybert. Bail was subsequently posted by American, through its…