Douglas County Court and the Personal Recognizance Bail Bonds Paper Tiger
For the past year, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of personal recognizance bail bonds being issued by Judge Lawrence Bolling in Douglas County Court. From what we have witnessed, even high risk felony cases; such as sexual assault on a child, are granted personal recognizance bail bonds.
During a recent conversation with one of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Task Force Deputies, it was disclosed that the number of fugitives wanted for failure to appear has skyrocketed. According to them, they are completely buried in fugitive cases and get more every day. When it was brought to their attention that the Court has been issuing personal recognizance bail bonds on nearly every case, the deputy was shocked. Then, after giving the matter some thought; the deputy remarked that it did seem like their fugitive cases were almost always personal recognizance bail bonds and not surety bail bonds or bondsman bail bonds.
That is because with a surety bail bond or a bondsman bail bond, if the defendant fails to appear; the bondsman and/or his fugitive recovery agents go after the defendant and return them to the custody of the Sheriff's Office. This practice effectively ensures that those facing Court proceedings actually appear in Court; thus giving the victims and the people of the state the ability to see Justice rendered.
With a personal recognizance bail bond, the defendant is released from the custody of the Sheriff's Office on their own promise that they will appear for every Court appearance. In the cases where Douglas County Court Judge Lawrence Bolling issues a defendant a personal recognizance bail bond, there is often some monetary amount affixed to the bond; for example: a $5000 personal recognizance bail bond. So, the defendant agrees that if they fail to appear, they will owe $5000.
The fallacy of this practice is that the defendant is not going to Court and is on the run, so how does the Court expect to collect the $5000? Furthermore; if the defendant is arrested after failing to appear, the Court does not require the payment of the $5000. This practice of personal recognizance bail bonds is a Paper Tiger; it has no enforcement and no teeth.
If a defendant fails to appear on a surety bail bond or a bondsman bail bond, the court holds the bondsman and their surety company liable for the money or the return of the defendant to the custody of the Sheriff's Office. As such, the surety and/or the bondsman are very motivated to ensure the defendant appears for Court or that they bring the defendant in after they have failed to appear.
So the surety bail bond company and/or the bondsman bail bond company is held to a different enforcement standard than the personal recognizance; i.e. defendant bail bond. Whatever happened to Equal Protection Under The Law?
Even worse, by issuing these Paper Tiger personal recognizance bail bonds, the Court is giving defendants no motivation to appear for Court; thus robbing the victims of these cases of their right to see Justice served.
These issues are not isolated to Douglas County; they are proliferating the Court system throughout the country and are leading to the ballooning number of wanted fugitives. Voice your concerns to your local Courts and Judges. They need to know the ramifications of their actions.
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
www.bondsquadbailbonds.com
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Parker Colorado Police Department Weekly Crime Report, May 9th-15th, 2016
Check out this weekly crime report published by the Parker Police Department:
May 9-15
Violation | Case Status | Report Date | Case Number | Address |
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District 1
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Violation of Restraining Order, Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Failed to Remain at or Notify Police of Accident, Left Scene After Striking Unattended Vehicle Hit and Run, Careless Driving, Drove Vehicle Without Valid Driver's License-DUI suspect had a restraining order against consuming alcohol | Cleared by arrest | 5/10/2016 | 002000 | Cottonwood Drive |
Violation of Restraining Order-Suspect had a restraining order against possessing alcohol | Cleared by arrest | 5/13/2016 | 002057 | Carlson Drive |
Criminal Mischief, Harassment, Domestic Violence | Cleared by arrest | 5/10/2016 | 001986 | |
Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Careless Driving-DUI suspect pulled over for careless driving | Cleared by arrest | 5/14/2016 | 002068 | Parker Road |
Family Fights-Family members arguing | Information only | 5/9/2016 | 001984 | Carlson Drive |
Family Fights-Family members arguing | Information only | 5/11/2016 | 002009 | Cottonwood Drive |
Family Fights, Criminal Mischief-Family members arguing and suspect damaged doors | Open | 5/14/2016 | 002061 | Carlson Drive |
First Degree Criminal Trespass, Theft, Criminal Mischief-Victims vehicle broken into and items stolen | Victim failed to prosecute | 5/10/2016 | 001987 | Maple Crest Drive |
Harassment-Argument between two individuals | Victim failed to prosecute | 5/9/2016 | 001969 | Parker Road |
Harassment, Domestic Violence | Unfounded | 5/10/2016 | 001997 | |
Juvenile Runaway | Open | 5/14/2016 | 002062 | Deerhorn Court |
Prohibited use of Weapons, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief-firearm accidentally discharged causing damage to the neighboring apartment unit | Open | 5/10/2016 | 001998 | Carlson Drive |
Second Degree Criminal Trespass, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Service Provider-Suspect was trespassed and refused to leave when ordered | Cleared by arrest | 5/13/2016 | 002041 | Cottonwood Drive |
Unlawful Possession of a controlled Substance, Violation of a Restraining Order, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Suspects had a controlled substance< one of them violating a restraining order against controlled substances> | Filed with DA | 5/15/2016 | 002076 | Cottonwood Drive |
Welfare Check | Unfounded | 5/9/2016 | 001973 | Cottonwood Drive |
Welfare Check | Information only | 5/12/2016 | 002026 | Pine Lane |
District Two
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Third Degree Assault | Unfounded | 5/9/2016 | 001982 | Victorian Drive |
Third Degree Assault, Criminal Mischief-Victim assaulted and property damaged | Open | 5/12/2016 | 002020 | Parker Road |
Assist Fire Department-Officers used CPR and an AED to revive a female | Information only | 5/10/2016 | 001989 | Flower Mound Way |
Assist Fire Department-asphalt truck caught fire in a parking lot | Information only | 5/12/2016 | 002024 | Clubhouse Drive |
Assist Local Law Enforcement-Officer did a composite sketch for Douglas County Sheriff's Office | Information only | 5/11/2016 | 001817 | Lincoln Meadows Parkway |
Child Abuse | Unfounded | 5/12/2016 | 002035 | |
Citizen Assist-Person concerned about potential fake social media account | Information only | 5/10/2016 | 001996 | Black Horn Circle |
Citizen Assist | Unfounded | 5/12/2016 | 002021 | Haswell Drive |
Civil Problem-Father concerned about son's safety | Information only | 5/11/2016 | 002011 | Lamar Drive |
Criminal mischief, Second Degree Criminal Trespass-Damage and vandalism to victim's trailer | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/10/2016 | 001988 | Pikes Peak Court |
Detox-Drunk individual transported to detox | Information only | 5/13/16 | 002043 | Clubhouse Drive |
Drove Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Denied, Owner Operated Vehicle Without Liability Insurance, Failed to Observe Traffic Control Device/Sign-Suspect driving with no license or insurance | Cleared by arrest | 5/10/2016 | 001991 | Longs Way |
Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs | Cleared by arrest | 5/14/2016 | 002060 | Parker Road |
Family Fights-Family members arguing | Information only | 5/11/2016 | 002005 | Rodeo Circle |
Family Fights-Family members arguing | Information only | 5/13/2016 | 002042 | Haswell Dirve |
First Degree Criminal trespass, Theft | Unfounded | 5/9/2016 | 001974 | Parker Road |
Forgery, Criminal Impersonation-Suspect gave a false name to officers when cited | Filed with DA | 5/13/2016 | 002029 | Twenty Mile Road |
Found Property-Bullet found | Booked for destruction | 5/10/2016 | 001995 | Motsenbocker Road |
Found Property-Two needles found | Booked for destruction | 5/12/2016 | 002036 | Twenty Mile Road |
Found Property-Knife found | Booked in to evidence | 5/12/2016 | 002032 | Mainstreet |
Fraud by Check | Unfounded | 5/11/2016 | 002015 | Heathcliff Lane |
Fugitive From Justice-Suspect had an outstanding warrant out of Arapahoe County | Cleared by arrest | 5/10/2016 | 001993 | Lincoln meadows Parkway |
Harassment-Suspect harassing store employees | Victim failed to prosecute | 5/9/2016 | 001979 | Twenty Mile Road |
Identity Theft, Theft (Attempted)-Taxes fraudulently filed in victim's name | Click to edit | 5/9/2016 | 001971 | Jansen Street |
Identity Theft, Theft-Victim had two credit cards stolen | Open | 5/10/2016 | 002001 | Twenty Mile Road |
Identity Theft, Computer Crime-Taxes fraudulently filed in victim's name | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/12/2016 | 002028 | Iron Ore Avenue |
Identity Theft-Victim's tax return check fraudulently cashed | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/12/2016 | 002038 | Bennet Drive |
Identity Theft, Theft (Attempted)-Fraudulent activity on victim's credit card | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/13/2016 | 002058 | Bayfield Way |
Identity Theft, Unauthorized use of a Financial Transaction Device, Theft < $2,000-fraudlent use of a credit card | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/15/2016 | 002073 | Pikes Peak Drive |
Theft, Identity Theft, Forgery-Fraudulent check written on victim's business account | Open | 5/9/2016 | 001972 | Clubhouse Drive |
Theft-Employee stole from business | Cleared by arrest | 5/10/2016 | 002003 | Parker Road |
Theft-License plate stolen | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/11/2016 | 080038 | Victorian Way |
Theft-Victim had an item stolen | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/11/2016 | 002016 | Parker Road |
Theft-Suspect stole money from victim | No prosecution desired | 5/12/2016 | 002022 | Berthoud Way |
Theft-Victim's bike stolen | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/12/2016 | 002039 | Crossroads Way |
Theft >$2,000-Employee stealing from business | Open | 5/12/2016 | 002023 | Plaza Drive |
Unlawful Sexual Contact | No prosecution desired | 5/11/2016 | 002014 | Parker Road |
Warrant Arrest-Suspect with a warrant turned himself in | Cleared by arrest | 5/13/2016 | 002050 | Lincoln meadows Parkway |
Welfare Check-Request to check on an individual's well-being | Information only | 5/12/2016 | 002017 | Lamar Drive |
Welfare Check | Forwarded to DHS | 5/13/2016 | 002059 | Foxwood Court |
District Three
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Computer Crime, Domestic Violence-Victim's Email account hacked | Open | 5/9/2016 | 001976 | Main Creek Drive |
Criminal mischief, Second Degree Burglary (Attempted)-Victim's door damaged during burglary attempt | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/10/2016 | 001992 | Briarleaf Avenue |
Family Fights-Family members arguing | Information only | 5/15/2016 | 002072 | Parker Road |
First Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief-damage to victim's home | Open | 5/9/2016 | 001977 | Omaha Avenue |
Found Property-Medication found | Booked in to evidence | 5/12/2016 | 002027 | Bonney Street |
Harassment, Domestic Violence | Open | 5/9/2016 | 001981 | |
Mental Health Hold | Unfounded | 5/12/2016 | 002037 | |
Mental Health Hold | Information only | 5/13/2016 | 002055 | |
Missing Person | Individual was located | 5/9/2016 | 001983 | |
Theft-Items stolen from victim | Deactivated, lack of suspect information | 5/13/2016 | 002052 | Canterberry Parkway |
Violation of Custody-Officers assisted with a custody issue | Open | 5/14/2016 | 002070 | Bellisario Creek Court |
Welfare Check-Officers checked the well-being of an individual | 5/15/2016 | 002079 | Hilary Place |
Friday, May 13, 2016
Two Suspects Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Mail Boxes and Drug Possession released on their own Recognizance
A combined effort from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Castle Rock Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and the United States Postal Inspection Service led to the capture of Danielle McDaniel and Michael McDaniel for stealing from numerous mailboxes throughout Douglas County. After all that and with more charges likely to be filed, the judge released both defendants on their own recognizance; i.e. their "promise" that they will show up to all of their court dates. Yeah, they sound like upstanding citizens. Way to look out for the citizens of the community, Judge!
Here's the press release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office:
Two Suspects In-Custody for Theft From Mail Boxes
"Two Suspects In-Custody for Theft From Mail Boxes
Two suspects have been taken into custody for stealing from mail boxes throughout Douglas County and the Town of Castle Rock. The suspects were arrested as a result from a combined effort from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Castle Rock Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
The suspects are identified as Danielle McDaniel (11/17/1981) and Michael McDaniel (04/06/1975), from Castle Rock.
Danielle McDaniel was arrested on suspicion for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 18-18-403.5(2)(a) Drug Felony 4. Mrs. McDaniel has been released from jail on a $2000.00 personal recognizance bond.
Michael McDaniel was arrested on suspicion for Criminal Possession of a Financial Transaction Device 18-5-903(1)(2)(c) Felony 4. Mr. McDaniel has been released from jail on a $3000.00 personal recognizance bond.
This investigation is on-going and there is a possibility that more charges will be filled against Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel in the future. This investigation is still open and no further comments can be made about the specifics of this case.
Through the investigation numerous pieces of mail were recovered and investigators will be combing through the evidence for additional possible victims. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation please contact Detective Chad Walker with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-814-7007."
Repectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
bondsquadbailbonds.com
Douglas County Sheriff's Department Wanted Wednesday FugitiveTweet: Cindy Vu
From our friends at the Douglas County Sheriff's Department:
DC Sheriff
Another #WantedWednesday. Please share this flyer to help us locate this
week's Wanted Wednesday subject, Cindy Vu. She is wanted on charges
of identity theft and for failure to appear on charges of identity
theft. She currently works as a manicurist.
Our Wanted Wednesday information is always posted on our Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/douglascountysheriff. Please consider sharing there as well.
As always, thank you so much for all of your help in locating these subjects. Your help is very much appreciated.
Our Wanted Wednesday information is always posted on our Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/douglascountysheriff. Please consider sharing there as well.
As always, thank you so much for all of your help in locating these subjects. Your help is very much appreciated.
If you have knowledge of Cindy Vu's whereabouts, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Department at: 303-660-7574.
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
bondsquadbailbonds.com
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office host 2016 Shred-a-Thon
The Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 9News, Shred-It, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Westminster Police Department are sponsoring and hosting the 2016 Shred-a-Thon on Saturday; May 14 from 7am-noon. This event allows community members to help combat crime by shredding important documents.
There will be 6 locations throughout metro Denver for residents to bring up to 3 legal size file folder boxes. The event is free, but donations are requested and encouraged.
Follow the advice of the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 9News, Shred-It, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Westminster Police Department and shred your important documents! Criminals love to get this information; don't make it easy on them!
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
bondsquadbailbonds.com
There will be 6 locations throughout metro Denver for residents to bring up to 3 legal size file folder boxes. The event is free, but donations are requested and encouraged.
Follow the advice of the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, 9News, Shred-It, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Westminster Police Department and shred your important documents! Criminals love to get this information; don't make it easy on them!
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
bondsquadbailbonds.com
Monday, May 9, 2016
Happy Mothers Day!!
We wanted to take a moment to recognize and wish all of the Moms out there a very Happy Mothers Day!! None of us would be here without you!
We also want to recognize those Moms that work in the following: Arapahoe County Courts, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department, Adams County Courts, Adams County Sheriff's Department, Denver County Courts, Denver County Sheriff's Department, Denver Police Department, Douglas County Courts, Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Elbert County Courts, Elbert County Sheriff's Department, Jefferson County Courts, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Gilpin County Courts, Gilpin County Sheriff's Department, Golden Police Department, Blackhawk Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department, Aurora Municipal Court, Aurora Police Department, Lone Tree Police Department, Parker Police Department, Littleton Police Department, Englewood Police Department and; of course, the Colorado State Patrol!
Thank You; Moms, for your efforts, love and unwavering dedication to your families.
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
www.bondsquadbailbonds.com
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Participates in Sex Trafficking Stings During World Cannabis Week
CO Law Enforcement Targets Child and Adult Sex Traffickers During World Cannabis Week
FBI MEDIA RELEASEDenver Division (serving CO and WY)
Thomas Ravenelle, Special Agent in Charge
8000 E. 36th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238 | FBI.gov/Denver | @FBI Denver | 303.630.6060
For immediate release
April 26, 2016
CO law enforcement targets child and adult sex traffickers during World Cannabis Week
Police recovered five minors, arrested several adults for prostitution and trafficking during World Cannabis Week when thousands of tourists visited Colorado. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted operations to curb sex trafficking and exploitation, which resulted in the recovery of five children and the arrest of nine adults for trafficking and 26 adults for prostitution. Many other adults being trafficked were contacted and offered food, shelter, treatment and other services.
The sex trafficking operations were conducted across the Denver Metro area and along the Front Range during the week of April 18 because large scale events attract tourists and can also create a demand for prostitution. FBI personnel conducted research before and after “World Cannabis Week” in 2015 and noted a 35% increase in the number of online escort postings. Also, during this year’s event, nearly 40% of the escorts told police they traveled to Colorado for the special event.
“Whenever an event draws people from around the world, you will see an increase in sex trafficking,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle. “The reality is major events will always have some organized criminal activity, including people who facilitate and profit from prostituting adults and children.”
The cooperative effort included participation from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Arvada Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Trafficking and Organized Crime Coalition, Denver Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Golden Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Parker Police Department, Rocky Mountain Innocence Lost Task Force, Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, and Wheat Ridge Police Department.
One of the recovered minors, a 15-year-old victim, had been transported to Colorado from California by traffickers specifically for “420 Week.” Law enforcement arrested nine alleged traffickers on numerous felonies, including Pedro Davalos for Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude. Police also arrested alleged pedophile James Brent Anderson, who allegedly made arrangements with an undercover officer to purchase a seven-year-old for sex.
A mugshot of James Brent Anderson can be obtained by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Pedro
Davalos was booked into Adams County.
Respectfully,
Bond Squad Bail Bonds
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