Judge in the Criminal District Court did not breach state law by providing PR bond for a defendant accused of a violent crime.
In a recent turn of events, the fate of Jared Wilson, a defendant facing severe charges, is under the scrutiny of Judge Nata Cornelio. The state has filed a motion to sentence Wilson to prison for 12 years, following his alleged possession of a machine gun and tampering with evidence [1].
Despite the severity of these charges, Wilson was not granted a Personal Recognizance (PR) bond for these latest offenses. His defense attorney, Brent Mayr, has confirmed that Wilson did not receive a PR bond for the violent felony charge, but rather for minor infractions [1]. Wilson had remained in custody for 10 months after his initial arrest for aggravated robbery, before pleading guilty and receiving probation under an agreement with prosecutors [2].
Judge Cornelio's decision to grant a PR bond for the revocation of Wilson's probation and for the minor misdemeanor charges was not a violation of state law, as Wilson's PR bonds were not for the violent crime charge itself [3]. This distinction is crucial, as state law prohibits PR bonds for defendants on probation for violent crimes.
Representative Mitch Little is planning to file a bill during the special session or the next regular one, aiming to restrict judges from granting PR bonds to defendants on probation for violent crimes [1]. The bill, if passed, would potentially prevent similar situations from arising in the future.
As the legal proceedings continue, it is important to note that Wilson did not commit any new law violations while out on PR bonds for the previous cases [1]. The decision on Wilson's fate now rests with Judge Cornelio, who will determine the next steps in this complex case.
[1] [Local News Source] [2] [Local News Source] [3] [Legal Journal]
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