By EMIL WHITIS
Daily Press Staff Writer
Bond has been amended for an Artesia man being detained at the Eddy County Detention Center on charges of incest, criminal sexual penetration of a child and 42 counts of criminal sexual contact.
A Fifth Judicial District Court Judge ordered the bond for Michael Brown, 36, to be changed from a $25,000 cash or surety to a $25,000 appearance bond.
Assistant District Attorney Lesley S. Williams said the difference between the two bond types is cash or surety bonds stipulate the defendant must post money or collateral before being released and an appearance bond is only paid if the defendant fails to appear in court.
Williams said the move will likely result in Brown’s release from the ECDC very soon. He said the terms put forth by the judge mandate Brown wear a G.P.S. ankle monitor at all times, adding Brown will be allowed to venture from his house only to attend work or meet with his lawyer. In addition, any form of contact between Brown and the alleged victims will be strictly prohibited.
Jim Smith of A Best Bail Bonds said his company has been installing G.P.S. ankle monitoring systems for approximately six months and the system has proved to be very efficient. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.
#1 by Heidi Stegner on September 10, 2010 - 5:03 pm
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This is outrageous!!!! How in the hell can the justice system allow this SICK PERVERT out when the victims are still not able to join their family. These kids must feel like they are the ones being punished. They were so brave to turn this man in and yet he gets to get out while they are still serperated from not only their mom, who was also a victim, but their grandparents and each other. What the hell is wrong with this world? I am the aunt of these children and it breaks my heart when I’m not even allowed to talk to them and tell them how much I love them and pray for them every night and wish I could just put my arms around them but this SICK S.O.B is allowed the chance to get out. GREAT Job Judicial System!!!!!!
#2 by Jerry Parrish on September 15, 2010 - 9:11 am
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My prayers are out for you,the victims and family mame.In Texas if we dont want breeding stock….uhh….I have a good sharp knife……!