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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Nelson County Court has decided to reduce the bond of one of the men charged in connection with the Crystal Rogers case.
Joseph Lawson was indicted on July 21, 2023, and charged with tampering with physical evidence and a criminal conspiracy to commit murder. His bond was fixed at $500,000, according to court documents.
Trial date set for 3 men charged in the death of Crystal Rogers
On Feb. 8, Lawson’s representation filed a motion to reduce his bond, citing that “the amount of bail shall be sufficient to insure compliance with the conditions of release set by the court. It shall not be oppressive and shall be commensurate with the gravity of the offense charged. In determining such amount the court shall consider the defendant’s past criminal acts, if any, the defendant’s reasonably anticipated conduct if released and the defendant’s financial ability to give bail.”
In this case, Lawson’s defense argues that Lawson, a paraplegic, is not capable of fleeing. Lawson currently faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, according to court documents.
As FOX 56 previously reported, Lawson’s defense requested a $50,000 bond unsecured, meaning he’d only have to pay if he didn’t show up for his court
Joseph Lawson was indicted on July 21, 2023, and charged with tampering with physical evidence and a criminal conspiracy to commit murder. His bond was fixed at $500,000, according to court documents.
Trial date set for 3 men charged in the death of Crystal Rogers
On Feb. 8, Lawson’s representation filed a motion to reduce his bond, citing that “the amount of bail shall be sufficient to insure compliance with the conditions of release set by the court. It shall not be oppressive and shall be commensurate with the gravity of the offense charged. In determining such amount the court shall consider the defendant’s past criminal acts, if any, the defendant’s reasonably anticipated conduct if released and the defendant’s financial ability to give bail.”
In this case, Lawson’s defense argues that Lawson, a paraplegic, is not capable of fleeing. Lawson currently faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, according to court documents.
As FOX 56 previously reported, Lawson’s defense requested a $50,000 bond unsecured, meaning he’d only have to pay if he didn’t show up for his court