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OPINION by Charles Chase III
As a licensed Georgia bail bondsman, military veteran, and small business owner, I have dedicated my life to ensuring the safety and well-being of my community. Whether it's helping to secure the release of defendants or working alongside law enforcement, I have always believed in the fundamental principles that protect our citizens' rights.
One of those core principles is the Eighth Amendment's guarantee of reasonable bail — a right that is being unjustly denied in Montana today.
Recently, two Bozeman Municipal Court judges took it upon themselves to restrict a lawful surety from posting bail for defendants, effectively barring Bad Boy Bail Bonds from doing business in their court. This decision flies in the face of the Constitution and denies Montana citizens their Eighth Amendment right to reasonable bail, a right that ensures no one is unjustly held behind bars without the opportunity for release.
The consequences of this action are far-reaching, impacting not only the rights of individuals but also the safety and stability of our justice system as a whole.
This situation is all the more troubling because it appears to be rooted in judicial retaliation. The owner of Bad Boy Bail Bonds, John J. Looney, exercised his First Amendment right by filing an ethics complaint against one of these judges.
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*This is the Author's title. Here at the Montana Sentinel, we know we are a Constitutional Republic.
