Kristin Esq.
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Bail Discussion:
Prosecution: There is a strong likelihood of conviction. The gun was purchased for his son. Mrs. Crumbley went to the shooting range with her son and posted on social media that this gun was his christmas present. Both Defendants were aware that he was searing ammunition - Mrs. Crumbley texted "LOL I'm not mad, next time don't get caught." On the 30th, they were called to the school regarding a drawing that depicted acts of violence, they chose not to disclose to the school that he might be dangerous, that he had access to a gun, and didn't take him home. After the active shooter situation, she texted him "Ethan, Don't Do It." Mr. Crumbly checked his gun. They could have stopped it, they didn't secure the weapon and allowed him free access to it. Purpose of bond is to further court appearances. Clearly, the defendants didn't tell their lawyers the truth, they didn't turn themselves in. They withdrew $4K from Rochester which is very close. They weren't out of town. Instead they fled, and they were eventually tracked down because a witness saw it. They were found locked in a room hiding. They aren't people that can be assured to return to court on their own.
The court should also consider members of community to vouch for the defendants.
Prosecution: There is a strong likelihood of conviction. The gun was purchased for his son. Mrs. Crumbley went to the shooting range with her son and posted on social media that this gun was his christmas present. Both Defendants were aware that he was searing ammunition - Mrs. Crumbley texted "LOL I'm not mad, next time don't get caught." On the 30th, they were called to the school regarding a drawing that depicted acts of violence, they chose not to disclose to the school that he might be dangerous, that he had access to a gun, and didn't take him home. After the active shooter situation, she texted him "Ethan, Don't Do It." Mr. Crumbly checked his gun. They could have stopped it, they didn't secure the weapon and allowed him free access to it. Purpose of bond is to further court appearances. Clearly, the defendants didn't tell their lawyers the truth, they didn't turn themselves in. They withdrew $4K from Rochester which is very close. They weren't out of town. Instead they fled, and they were eventually tracked down because a witness saw it. They were found locked in a room hiding. They aren't people that can be assured to return to court on their own.
The court should also consider members of community to vouch for the defendants.