Gearing v. State

OPINION

DONOFRIO, Judge.

The appellant insurance company asserts that it was denied due process of law in violation of the United States Constitution due to the fact that it was not notified by the Maricopa County Attorney’s office of the forfeiture of a bond it had posted for appellant Gearing when Gearing failed to appear for his trial in a criminal action charging him with embezzlement.

The insurance company had posted a $3,500 bond to effect the release of Gearing on the criminal charge. Trial was set for January 24, 1972. Gearing did not appear at trial, therefore his bond was ordered…