Bail Denied for Gun Possession in Baltimore
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WBAL had such a misleading headline...something like Judge throws the book at defendant in gun case.
They didn't throw the book at him...he hasn't even been sentenced yet. He was just denied bail and considering how screwed up the bail system is in this state right now it is of no surprise.
If more people actually had "the book thrown at them" in Baltimore the streets would actually be safer...much safer than throwing millions of dollars into the Safe Street program that the delegation constantly request. The same Safe Street program where one of their offices were raided with guns and drugs. You'd think that would be enough to defund them.
They didn't throw the book at him...he hasn't even been sentenced yet. He was just denied bail and considering how screwed up the bail system is in this state right now it is of no surprise.
If more people actually had "the book thrown at them" in Baltimore the streets would actually be safer...much safer than throwing millions of dollars into the Safe Street program that the delegation constantly request. The same Safe Street program where one of their offices were raided with guns and drugs. You'd think that would be enough to defund them.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
I don't know how I feel about this. Having a son who is 21 and rides with friends as much as they ride with him, I would have to worry if that were my son. Not knowing enough about the situation, it's difficult to understand the judge's ruling. Is there more to this story? Maybe. Is this a judge who has decided that there will be zero tolerance in his courtroom?
I was always under the impression that the driver was responsible for anything in the vehicle. I guess I was wrong.
I was always under the impression that the driver was responsible for anything in the vehicle. I guess I was wrong.
Moral of the story: stay away from drugs, and you will not attract attention to yourself.
You can tell a lot about a young person, by those whom they choose to associate with.
You can tell a lot about a young person, by those whom they choose to associate with.
He's not the driver, but in the back seat and he is denied bail? I'd say the 2 in the front seat deserved to have bail restricted but not the one in the back seat IMO.
I don't know what constitutes valid reasons for denying bail but so long as the judge followed the rule of law and applied it across the board, I support it. If he did not, well...
I don't know what constitutes valid reasons for denying bail but so long as the judge followed the rule of law and applied it across the board, I support it. If he did not, well...
GeorgeSSR
Active Member
- Jan 31, 2009
- 196
Just spit-balling here, but is it possible he had the gun on him and was hiding it as the cop approached (which he saw)? Seems odd that he was charged an not the other two.
StanW
Hooligan #8
Looks like we only have the defendant's story, which is of course, true or not, "not my gun, don't know anything about it". I'm hoping the officer had a substantial reason for linking it to the guy.
danb
dont be a dumbass
The charges will be dropped because they are too hard to prove.
Smelled pot, but did not find any? If the police smell pot in Baltimore, then they should be damn sure to turn off the body cams and plant it.
Smelled pot, but did not find any? If the police smell pot in Baltimore, then they should be damn sure to turn off the body cams and plant it.
I feel like something is missing. Did the guys up front have drugs/paraphernalia? Why else focus on just this kid?
Assuming the guys up front have additional drug charges (to a gun charge) and this kid is guilty of choosing bad friends (no drug charge), then yeah he is getting screwed hard.
If only this kid is getting the gun charge, then we need more info to evaluate.
- Oct 8, 2007
- 19,012
police most likely asked each individual who owned the gun.
all say no= all go to jail.
the one who says it was his goes to jail.
the question is: was the firearm in "easy access"?
all say no= all go to jail.
the one who says it was his goes to jail.
the question is: was the firearm in "easy access"?
I'm curious to see if any more info comes out...
cool_t_1
Member
I have seen this occur in other situations involving smell of drugs and guns. If no one claims it everybody goes or if there was something else that grabbed attention. Could have been mouthy.
Mr H
Banana'd
At first blush, I'm going to say that it seems like there's more in play.
The firearm possession is a misdemeanor. Something else is going on.
In the car with RAS for drugs and the gun is discovered... I wonder what other factors are weighing in here?!
Also, it sounds like another case of reporting getting in the way of journalism.
The firearm possession is a misdemeanor. Something else is going on.
In the car with RAS for drugs and the gun is discovered... I wonder what other factors are weighing in here?!
Also, it sounds like another case of reporting getting in the way of journalism.
They left the part out that he is a Minor in possession. Charged with that as well.
Looks like Female in the group charged with same stuff, plus a BB Gun charge. but got a 25k Bail/bond.
The third person, male is also still in jail Held without bail.
Once they trace the gun, probably stolen... we will see.
This is of course if I am reading the Case Search info correctly.
Looks like Female in the group charged with same stuff, plus a BB Gun charge. but got a 25k Bail/bond.
The third person, male is also still in jail Held without bail.
Once they trace the gun, probably stolen... we will see.
This is of course if I am reading the Case Search info correctly.
Looks to me all 3 were charged. But I am not a professional I am only analyzing the info I find.
gamer_jim
Podcaster
article reads: [Note: no marijuana was found in the car.]
The article also doesn't mention the manner that the gun was being transported. Was it in a bag or holster? If it wasn't loaded then maybe this was even a legal transport if they were on their way to the range or gunsmith.
The article also doesn't mention the manner that the gun was being transported. Was it in a bag or holster? If it wasn't loaded then maybe this was even a legal transport if they were on their way to the range or gunsmith.
Can 18 and 19 year old persons transport a handgun?
HankR
Ultimate Member
Some states don't honor out of state permits for those under 21, so maybe not.
I have a question about his charges. They found one gun in the car and he gets two counts of illegal gun possession. How does that work?
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