[ExyZ]

Criminal defense lawyers file complaint against JP in Twin Peaks cases

“The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association filed a judicial complaint against Justice of the Peace W.H. “Pete” Peterson on Thursday, saying the 3,000-member group is “astounded” by the way the judge handled setting bonds for 177 bikers after the deadly May 17 Twin Peaks shootout.”

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/courts_and_trials/criminal-defense-lawyers-file-complaint-against-jp-in-twin-peaks/article_8b69d695-2e0e-5db5-bfbf-1e1d4b454082.html

[don-o]

“Our law specifically states that the setting of bail is not to be used as an instrument of oppression,” the complaint says. “‘Sending a message’ to anyone is not a factor to be considered in setting any bond. In setting over 170 $1 million bonds, Justice of the Peace Peterson ignored Texas law. In setting 170 $1 million bonds, ‘to send a message,’ Peterson abdicated his duty to follow the law.”

From the Waco Trib article...Better watch out or Abel will be getting a gag on them 3,000 lawyers.

I wonder why they did not mention the cop serving as a GJ Foreman?

[Cboldt]

-- Criminal defense lawyers file complaint against JP in Twin Peaks cases --

Broden mentioned the filing of a complaint with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, in his Motion to Recuse Petersen which was filed on the 9th of July.

No harm in having another complaint filed.