Monday, April 30, 2007

Bail Bonds News Roundup, Apr., 20, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory

Bail Bonds News Roundup, Apr., 20, 2007 - AboutBail.com Bail Bond Agent Directory: "The AboutBail.com staff has had plenty of news to keep track of this week. From the conclusion of a high-profile trial to news of a new show of interest to bail professionals, here are the stories that caught our attention this week:

Campbells Convicted, Bail Bondsman in the Case Not Convicted
Jay Campbell, the former Lonoke chief of police and his wife, Kelly Campbell were convicted for a combined total of 50 charges in Lonoke County. Following a high-profile trial that had many questioning the way the bond and bail industry works, the Campbells were found guilty by a jury. Charges against the couple include conspiracy, theft of services, manufacture of methamphetamine, and other charges. This Tuesday, Jay Campbell was sentenced to a maximum of 315 years in prison, while his wife was sentenced to 303 years and one month. Bail bondsman Bobby Junior Cox had been implicated in some of the Campbells' activities, but his portion of the case was declared a mistrial. (Cabot Star-Herald, Apr. 18, 2007)"

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