Repeat offenders back behind bars after trying to steal a vehicle
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison did not stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
Judges treat 2 career habitual criminals allegedly caught in the act like first time offenders
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison didn't stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
The impact of jugging in Houston | Behind Breaking Bond
Houston attorney Sylvia Escobedo talks about the difference between being a prosecutor and being a defense attorney. She also shares her story about how she recently became the victim of a jugging.
Breaking Bond: Woman who bonded out of two counties now charged in deadly hit-and-run
A 31-year-old woman bonded out for an aggravated robbery charge, then bonded out for a misdemeanor theft charge. Now, she's believed to have struck and killed a woman with her truck.
41-year-old serial drunk driver allowed on roads despite repeated bond violations
Walter Brown has been arrested seven times for driving while intoxicated since 2009, but is still being allowed behind the wheel.
Repeat DWI offender allowed to keep driving
Since 2009, Walter Brown has been arrested 7 times for DWI. Despite repeatedly violating his bond conditions, he is still allowed on the roads.
Registered sex offender sentenced to jail time won't spend any behind bars
A 44-year-old registered sex offender sentenced to two years for stalking and violating protection orders won't spend one day behind bars. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
Repeat offender out on bond again after alleged fentanyl death
A Houston man with a history of felony charges, including stalking and retaliation, was out on bond when he was charged with murder in the fentanyl overdose death of a teenager, raising questions about the bond system.
Man charged in fentanyl death violates bond conditions
On tonight's Breaking Bond, a 24-year-old defendant, who was free from jail on five bonds when he allegedly caused a fentanyl death, is a free man. FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more.
Former Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy out on bond for murder picks up 5 new felony charges
A 38-year-old former Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, who was out on bond for murder, has picked up five new felony charges for violent crimes.
Texas Governor announces bail reform as an emergency item
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made bail reform an emergency item this legislative session.
Texas Governor makes bail reform an emergency item this legislative session
This is not the first time lawmakers have considered new laws aimed at judges and bonds.
24-year-old murder suspect who had bond reduced now accused of committing new crimes
One man who had his bond reduced is now accused of committing new crimes.
Capital murder suspect has bond reduced multiple times
A 24-year-old murder suspect who had his bond amount reduced from $500,000 to just $35,000 is now accused of committing new crimes.
Woman fears for her life after stepdaughter gets out of jail
An Austin County woman is in fear for her life after a Harris County judge gave her stepdaughter a get out of jail free card.
25-year-old convicted drug dealer allowed to remain on probation even after 5 new felony charges
A man facing multiple felony charges, including possession of a machine gun, is seeking a public defender despite having the financial means to afford private counsel, raising concerns about the justice system.
New felony charges don't keep convicted drug dealer off the streets
A convicted drug dealer is allowed to remain on probation even after picking up five new felony charges.
Suspect out on bond when he allegedly committed murder
A judge's decision to take no action against a 22-year-old defendant, who repeatedly violated the conditions of his probation, may have cost another man his life.
Sex offenders let off probation after violating rules
These convicted sex offenders all have something in common. The years they were sentenced to spend time on probation or community supervision turned into months.
40-year-old career criminal free from jail on PR bond now charged with capital murder
A Texas man released on a personal recognizance bond, despite a history of violent crimes, allegedly killed his wife and her friend, leading to calls for greater accountability in bond decisions.