As a part of our continuing service to our industry, counties and the state during the COVID-19 Virus, we are highlighting some of the important bail related news items from the past week.
Texas Police Union Voices Outrage After Recently Released Career Criminal Fatally Stabs Grandma, 80
A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, May 16, police said.
Hidalgo Defies Governor, Extends Harris County Stay Home Order Until June 10th
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged people Thursday to continue to exercise personal responsibility as she extended the “stay home, work safe” order that was originally issued for the county in March.
Is Lady Justice Blind or Liberal in Fort Bend County?
Judges who magistrate cases in Fort Bend County jail have set a record of a sort by handing out “Personal Recognizance” bonds liberally to anyone who came before them, no matter what the alleged crime may be.
Highlights of some of the best political cartoons from last week. This week included the picture to the right. The theme for this week was reopening businesses as more states began to ease restrictions regarding stay at home or shelter in place orders.