Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
"NM bail reform prompts three bail bondsmen to run for the gavel"
http://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/nm-bail-reform-prompts-three-bail-bondsmen-to-run-for-the-gavel/4865696/#.WtXeII49vGI.twitter"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – They’ve worked with arrestees for their entire careers, but now they’re trying to get on the other side of the bench.
Though Jerry Gonzales, Richard Pacheco and Jim Smith aren’t attorneys, the three claim they’ve seen enough accused criminals to oversee the courts.
The bail bonding business has dwindled since last July after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that judges are not allowed to issue excessive bonds. Gonzales said he was forced to close his Santa Fe bail bonding business last summer."
Anyone know who is running against these thugs?
