Shaun KingVerified account

That feeling when I’m on the cusp of arguing for release for a man charged with first degree robbery and *I know* he’s innocent... Just spoke with his wife, with their 6 month old. I’m pacing the court. I know prosecution will request bail. Praying judge listens to me.

Client just had bail set. Crushed. Another judge likely would have released. 30 y/o. 2 kids. 6 & 6 months. He stopped working a year ago to become a stay at home dad bc his wife (there in court w/ 6 mo old), got a better paying job & they can’t afford child care. He’s crying.

Prosecution asked for $25k. I told judge all his wife could afford was $500 & that would be pushing it. She’s now going from bail bondsman to bail bondsman, pushing her stroller, to see if anyone can help. If he doesn’t get out, she has to quit her job to be with kids. Absurd.

“Why would they set $2000 if I’m innocent & you told them I could only afford $500? That makes no sense,” he asked me afterward. We were separated by a cage. I said “I agree. It makes no sense. That’s why cash bail needs to be abolished.” He started crying again: “I’m so scared.”

I realized I didnt provide outcome of vape case. Offer was a plea to “disorderly conduct” (violation, not crime). Negotiated “ACD” (stay out of trouble for 6 months). Both outcomes come w/ consequences, & these arrests should never enter court at all.https://twitter.com/scotthech/status/1040979656655228935?s=21 …