You have 1 Magistrate, 3 Judges, at least 3 Assistant District Attorneys all of whom could have intervened and yet chose to pass the buck.
And, speaking of bucks let's count the dollars spent-3 Deputies, 3 Patrol Cars, Umpteen hours of court time and back office processing work.
Not to mention the actual assessed cost paid out of pocket by the defendant.
You are NOT secure in your papers and possessions in 21st Century America.