Tocher v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

This is an appeal by Victor Apodaca, Jr. and T. A. Merrill, sureties on an appeal bond for Zuzanne Tocher, from a final judgment of forfeiture.

On August 26, 1971, the principal and sureties executed a bail bond in the amount of $5,000 for the principal’s appearance at trial for the offense of murder with malice. The principal was tried, found guilty of murder without malice, and continued on the original bond pending appeal. Her conviction was affirmed and mandate issued. Tocher v. State, 501 S.W.2d 921 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). The principal was set for an appearance on the…