Laws v. State

GARY W. LYNCH, Judge.

A jury found Timothy R. Laws (“Mov-ant”) guilty of forgery, pursuant to § 570.090, on November 22, 2002. 1 Fol lowing the verdict the trial court ordered a pre-sentence investigation, increased Movant’s bond, and set sentencing for December 12, 2002. Movant posted the increased bond and was released from custody. Later, sentencing was continued until January 22, 2003. On that date Movant appeared, read the pre-sentence investigation, and fled from the courthouse before sentencing occurred. The trial court forfeited Movant’s bond and issued a warrant for his arrest.…