Q: How can the court deny a bond reduction motion based on alleged Dom violence victims statements?
My boyfriend was arrested 8/25/17 on an alleged dom violence A&B case as well as several other charges, based on his ex’s alleged statements to police. He does have a public defender but she is so overworked that she has not been any help to him, doesn’t return calls, hasn’t tried to obtain any phone or video visit tapes from the jail video visitation system, has only been to court with him once, other PD’s whom he has never met have handled a few court dates, etc. I am researching the laws for him but what I find out is not what is being done at all. We do not have money for bail nor for a private attorney. The judge denied his bond reduction motion based on the alleged victim saying that I operate a meth house and that my boyfriend and I do meth together. This is a false statement. Neither my boyfriend or myself have ever had a drug charge, we do not use meth nor do I operate a meth house. I am willing to undergo drug testing and home visitation to prove she is lying. What can we do?
A:
Sorry, but since you can't hire a private attorney, you're going to have to rely in the Public Defender.
You should have your boyfriend sign a letter authorizing his attorneys to discuss his case with you. Be sure to include your phone, mailing address, and email in the letter. After it's signed make several copies.
Now WRITE the PD, with all you need to know, and want him to do in the case. Ask that he respond by email. Be sure to include a copy of the authorization letter. You might send this bu US Mail, and email.
Be nice, don't bitch or criticise. Remember that old saying: "You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar!". Good Luck.
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