As of Monday, June 18, 2012
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Gwinnett Daily Post
Stephen McDaniel
MACON — Lawyers for the Lilburn man accused of killing a Mercer University law school graduate are expected to ask a judge on Tuesday to reconsider his bond.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against 26-year-old defendant Stephen McDaniel, who has pleaded not guilty in the June 2011 slaying of Lauren Giddings. Her torso was discovered wrapped in plastic in a garbage bin beside her apartment building.
Attorneys for McDaniel contend that the $850,000 bond amount, set in April, is higher than his family can afford and is akin to denying bond.
The 27-year-old Giddings was from Laurel, Md. McDaniel is from Lilburn, and is being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
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Comments
roaads1 1 year ago
I wasn't aware of a "means test" for setting bond. If that's the law please enlighten me.
rco1847 1 year ago
I suppose it means that bond should be nore more difficult for a poor person than a rich person. Personally, I think it should only be based on the threat to society. Those mostly likely to flee shouldn't get any bond nor should those who have committed murder. In this case - a random murder, this guy has nothing to loose if he kills again.
R 1 year ago
Anybody think "Helter Skelter' should be playing in the background when you view the photo above?
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