Comments on: U.S. Marshals Arrest Century Man; Federal Agents Arrest Wanted Sex Offender In Escambia

By: Discussed

Discussed — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:45:19 +0000

It’s hard for me to understand why bail for so low for these type of charges.

Again ladies like someone else once said
I guess you don’t count for much!

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:22:03 +0000

REGARDING:
“why not lock the ones on bail up until their trial if they reapeat an offense before the trial date?”

It’s also reasonable. If they jumped bail once, there is no reason to assume they won’t jump bail again. Therefore, there is no reasonable bail for them.

By: EMD

EMD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:06:01 +0000

Well David,.

Until they work on that, why not lock the ones on bail up until their trial if they reapeat an offense before the trial date? That would prevent some crimes from happening.

By: EMD

EMD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:17:25 +0000

Law enforcement officers must become quite discouraged, when they risk their lives to do their job, and then see the results of their labors reversed, causing them to have to do it again and again. It is just so hard to understand. I think
This country has just about legislated itself to death.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:13:45 +0000

If the judge could set the bail as high as desired, there would never need to be a trial to see if they were actually guilty. They would simply not be able to make bond and would have to stay in jail every time accused of anything, no matter what the punishment if found guilty or the sentence. It isn’t unheard of for people to spend more time in jail awaiting trial than they would receive if found guilty.

The Constitution forbids judges to set unreasonable bail. Rather than worry about bail, it would be good to simply give them their Constitutionally guaranteed right to a speedy trial. Then bail would not be an issue.

The problem with that is that the defense often needs time to prepare a defense and the Constitution also guarantees a fair trial. It would not be fail to try people without their legal council being given time to prepare a defense. (“He done it Your Honor,” isn’t generally considered a proper defense even if true.)

It looks to me, though, like some of these charges should be ones which could be dealt with quickly. If they jump bail and flee the area, it’s hard to say that needs a lengthy defense. I think I would force the attorneys to prove they needed time to not go to trial on those immediately.

David thinking put ‘em on trial now

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:03:52 +0000

Ditto on Terri’s comment. Can’t the bond be set higher and yes “what is that judge’s name”?

By: Know your neighbor

Know your neighbor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:36:13 +0000

Vickers was already being wanted and to turn him loose again, I give up. Be on the look out, he’s coming to a area near you soon.

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:07:00 +0000

If they couldn’t find them to arrest them when the warrents were issued,why in the world did the judge bond them out? William any way to provide us with the judges names on these things?

By: A proud Army Parent

A proud Army Parent — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:27:30 +0000

You go, US Marshals! That is 9 more jerks of the street we don’t have to put up with. Keep up the good work. Take a big pat on the back for a job well done.There are so many more out there. Keep looking under the carpets, in closets, and any where else bugs hide.