4 out of 5 defendants charged with possessing machine gun just 48 hours ago are already free
"What do you need a machine gun for? You're obviously up to no good," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers.
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"What do you need a machine gun for? You're obviously up to no good," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers.
In our ongoing digital series, Behind Breaking Bond, we examine two proposed laws heading to the Texas House prioritizing trials for murder suspects and giving minimum prison sentences if convicted of using weapons in crimes.
Judges are currently granting Personal Recognizance (PR) bonds or "get out of jail free cards" to defendants charged with felon in possession of a weapon, even if the weapon is a machine gun.
In our ongoing digital series Behind Breaking Bond, FOX 26's Randy Wallace looks at bond-related bills heading before the Texas legislature.
One adult, who authorities said has a history of walking around the street with guns, gets a sweetheart deal from a judge. Then just two days later, police say he killed a 32-year-old woman.