My home town was in the news recently for this. They released rapists to house arrest because of overcrowding. DUIs without personal injuries as well. A 59yr old on his 5th DUI that destroyed an empty building was also released.
Most 'catch and release' programs are for non-violent crimes to help reduce the massive overcrowding in jails and prisons. This guy's original charges were non-violent, which is why he was released. After avoiding his cases, however, it's less likely he will be free without restrictions as it seems to have been done before. If you've never seen the inside of a jail or prison, let me tell you, in a shocking number of them, the conditions are way beyond sub-par. They have too many inmates - some times more than 4x maximum capacity, and we are having a nationwide shortage of police, prison guards, and funding to repair and maintain facilities, some of which, like Ryker's Island, are well beyond 100 years old. It's not the court's fault - it's the state and federal government's fault for not keeping up with changes in the criminality rise we've seen in recent decades.
Legislation all over the country needs to rewrite, update the laws, penalties, and give our judicial system have more teeth. The US doesn’t have enough room in the jails, prisons, not enough Correctional Officers, not enough facilities, not enough police, so all said - it’s our fault we’re in these situations. Criminals are responsible for their choices, actions- but we as a society have to take responsibility for our part.
A defense attorney bonding out his defendant? Is that even legal or ethical? I know it's Harris County and it's way more lenient compared to other counties in Texas (how else to explain that this defendant was only charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony family violence count?), but there's no way that an attorney should be allowed to post bond on behalf of a client. I'd love to see a defense attorney try that in front of, say, Judge Simpson... And how was this defendant not remanded for violating his bonds in the other cases in the first place? Are the district judges in Harris County that stupid? And this defendant violated his parole with TDCJ? And court cases in Fort Bend? And I ask again... HOW WAS THIS DEFENDANT OUT ON THE STREET LAST WEEK TO COMMIT NEW OFFENSES IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Its a severe ethics violation, you cant give impartial advice if you become a party to proceedings. The lawyer now has a vested interest in the result.
If the lawyer bonded his client ! And the client jumps bail , then the lawyer should be jailed till his client is re-arrested 🇺🇸 75+🍁hunter Yorkshire expat
5 OPEN CASES against him... THAT should be criminal! MAYBE bond on a second case, in a very special situation; however, on the third case there should be NO BAIL under any circumstance. 31 pages of crimes is why we are having a crime epidemic! That is a complete failure of the legal system from protecting society.
And herein lies both the good and bad of our system. Being out on bond means the case hasn't been heard in court yet. Our system dictates that a person is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty. And that goes for each case against him. It is also a staple idea in our justice system that it is better for ten guilty men go free than to have one innocent man convicted. Also each bond must be considered on the merits of that particular case. If some of the cases are violent in nature and the person holds an increased danger to the public, that can be taken into account. These principles are something that each citizen must be able to enjoy, but these principles do tie the hands of the judge at times. That's why they say the wheels of justice turns very slow. I don't like it either, especially when you see a guy like this, but if I were the one being accused of a crime, I might see it a little different.
@@gordonduke8812 That's all well and good, for when the system was created and trials started immediately and were usually over within a couple days of the original crime, if not the same or next day. We also have a right to a speedy trial; however, I have yet to see charges dropped on a case for the trial not being able to be heard soon enough... So we pick and choose what rights we honor already. It was inconceivable back then that trials would be pushed out for several months, or even over a year. In fact, historically speaking, a common tactic of the day was to jail someone on suspicion of a crime, but not hold the trial, so they could leave then locked up. So our system is already failing to provide what is a "right" (a speedy trial), which is making life worse for all involved. Also courts back then people didn't plea not guilty when their was overwhelming evidence because now we have too many rules and doctrines that are more in favor of procedure than finding the truth; therefore people plead not guilty hoping for a technicality, or worse the DA offers a plea deal even if they have overwhelming evidence just move the case through faster. It's a broken system.
This defendant simply does what he wants to do, including breaking the law, and uses the defense of "I didn't do it!" He also employs the "There must be some big mistake" strategy. It is obvious that he is breaking the law faster than the judicial system can keep up. He needs to be remanded to protect the public and to proceed with ALL of his cases.
I think Mr. White might need glasses. Poor eyesight could explain the squinting and dumbfounded look on his face. Still needs to be in jail but with glasses!
These criminals don't take these Judges seriously. Every Judge I see except Judge Boyd are all talk. It seems to be show for the camera, especially this one. How convenient his sentence was for the time he's been in jail, forgetting the long list of previous and current charges.
Me thinks you haven't seen a lot of Fleischer. In this instance he held the guy for violations and then took his plea and assigned punishment as agreed with the counsel. That's how courts work.
@@LoneWolfUsul With that guy's record, Fleischer should not have taken that plea. It doesn't help matters much that the Harris County DA's office is notoriously soft compared to other prosecutors in Texas.
@@CreightonRabs That can happen on extreme occasions but it can't happen whenever they decide not to. You guys want everyone in prison i've seen people like you calling for people who couldn't pay their TICKET on time to be thrown in jail. You're nuts
It could be he has to follow Harris County guidelines which are lenient. Sometimes he grants probation because he knows the defendant will violate probation and will be sentenced to jail time.
This defendant is speed running his crime career. He's trying to commit as many crimes as possible while on bail before one of his cases finally gives him prison time.
If somebody commits a crime while on bond, the bond should be forfeited if they are convicted. Mom puts up her house for Dequantis to bond out, he commits a crime while on bond, Mom loses her house. And any lawyer who would bond out a client with a massive number of criminal charges is dumber than a sack of hair and a lousy lawyer.
@@agb1953 I don't see how an attorney can be allowed to post bond. I know it's Harris County, but the fact that it doesn't raise red flags is a problem for me.
@@CreightonRabs Why shouldn't a lawyer be able to bond a client or anybody else out of jail? Maybe the lawyer wants their client out and able to work so they can pay them. But why shouldn't they be allowed to? Their lawyer is already going to stand in front of a jury and lie for them. Why can't they post bail?
He's not being released. He has holds elsewhere. The bond was so he is on the clock and his time is counting. Those that are losing their shit...Judge Fleishcer is the best. He and Simpson are top tier. I am no fan of Judges or police but these two are amazing examples of fair and thoughtful judges.
Plea deals, unless you want to pay higher taxes to have more prisons built. Plus if they take every case to trial most of them would die of old age before their case was heard. While out on bond to boot.
You can see and hear that Judge Fleishcer thinks highly of Mr. Rice and they have a history of working together in Court. The Judge was genuinely concerned bout Mr. Rice signing off on his client's Bond and I myself have never seen or heard of that happening in this manner...even on a make believe TV Show!🤣 Then Mr. Rice stated he was "pretty familiar" with this family so obviously he felt comfortable enough to stick his own neck out for "Coolio" as you stated LoneWolf😂😂😂....I myself kept thinking how much he looks like The Great 3rd Baseman Jose Ramirez of The Cleveland Guardians! Google his picture! 😉 As always I learned AND enjoyed your share in here! MOO From The Jury Box In COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋
What the heck?????????? A lawyer bonding a criminal out????????? Oh, I get it. The lawyer pulled a "quid pro quo". In other words, he told the miscreant...."I'll bond you out if you supply my drugs for the next 2, 3, or 4 years." Is that what happened here? Why are we not surprised? (sarcasm intended)
Judge fleisher is all bark i saw this one man keep coming in front of him for going to a gas station time after time harassing them he says everytime the next time im gonna light you up then your gonna be stuck like chuck everytime he gived him another chance ended after 17 times smh
That's because the feed is used in the courtroom. i've asked about it. That doesn't apply to anyone outside of Harris County (their jurisdiction). It's functionally the same as "no recording devices allowed" signs you see in the courtroom. It is meant to protect the local jury pool.
@@tpolutts3309 What is a big problem is that the court hearings on Zoom or any streaming platform have been recorded by screen recording. That happened in some cases on Zoom when there was a mention that the defendant had screen recorded the previous court hearing and other court hearings ended up with the defendant being held in contempt.
Except he's not actually, he's all talk and constantly letting these losers back out on bond and they continue to violate. I used to really enjoy him, but his court is just another revolving door like all the others.
Maybe Josh is a "gang lawyer" and is getting paid very well to keep this guy outta jail🤷🏻♂️😏🤣🤣🤣
Well, I must say that I am glad that defendant isn't in my family.💐
This catch & release is infuriating. Just why?!🙄🤡
The criminals can do pretty much any damn thing they want to and NOBODY holds them accountable!
My home town was in the news recently for this. They released rapists to house arrest because of overcrowding. DUIs without personal injuries as well. A 59yr old on his 5th DUI that destroyed an empty building was also released.
Jail space. Question answered.
Most 'catch and release' programs are for non-violent crimes to help reduce the massive overcrowding in jails and prisons. This guy's original charges were non-violent, which is why he was released. After avoiding his cases, however, it's less likely he will be free without restrictions as it seems to have been done before.
If you've never seen the inside of a jail or prison, let me tell you, in a shocking number of them, the conditions are way beyond sub-par. They have too many inmates - some times more than 4x maximum capacity, and we are having a nationwide shortage of police, prison guards, and funding to repair and maintain facilities, some of which, like Ryker's Island, are well beyond 100 years old.
It's not the court's fault - it's the state and federal government's fault for not keeping up with changes in the criminality rise we've seen in recent decades.
Legislation all over the country needs to rewrite, update the laws, penalties, and give our judicial system have more teeth. The US doesn’t have enough room in the jails, prisons, not enough Correctional Officers, not enough facilities, not enough police, so all said - it’s our fault we’re in these situations. Criminals are responsible for their choices, actions- but we as a society have to take responsibility for our part.
I like the relationship this judge has with his court staff and attorneys.
Dude is a one man crime wave. 😂
A defense attorney bonding out his defendant? Is that even legal or ethical? I know it's Harris County and it's way more lenient compared to other counties in Texas (how else to explain that this defendant was only charged with a misdemeanor instead of a felony family violence count?), but there's no way that an attorney should be allowed to post bond on behalf of a client. I'd love to see a defense attorney try that in front of, say, Judge Simpson...
And how was this defendant not remanded for violating his bonds in the other cases in the first place? Are the district judges in Harris County that stupid? And this defendant violated his parole with TDCJ? And court cases in Fort Bend?
And I ask again... HOW WAS THIS DEFENDANT OUT ON THE STREET LAST WEEK TO COMMIT NEW OFFENSES IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Its a severe ethics violation, you cant give impartial advice if you become a party to proceedings. The lawyer now has a vested interest in the result.
Liberal judges and low bonds Liberal prosecutors. Weak on crime.
@@VioletWings1353 Sums up Harris County in a nutshell...
@@probablynotmyname8521sorry but it is perfectly legal.. 😮
@@mikekennedy5470 ok, but that’s not what I said.
If the lawyer bonded his client ! And the client jumps bail , then the lawyer should be jailed till his client is re-arrested 🇺🇸 75+🍁hunter Yorkshire expat
5 OPEN CASES against him... THAT should be criminal! MAYBE bond on a second case, in a very special situation; however, on the third case there should be NO BAIL under any circumstance.
31 pages of crimes is why we are having a crime epidemic! That is a complete failure of the legal system from protecting society.
And herein lies both the good and bad of our system. Being out on bond means the case hasn't been heard in court yet. Our system dictates that a person is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty. And that goes for each case against him. It is also a staple idea in our justice system that it is better for ten guilty men go free than to have one innocent man convicted.
Also each bond must be considered on the merits of that particular case. If some of the cases are violent in nature and the person holds an increased danger to the public, that can be taken into account. These principles are something that each citizen must be able to enjoy, but these principles do tie the hands of the judge at times. That's why they say the wheels of justice turns very slow. I don't like it either, especially when you see a guy like this, but if I were the one being accused of a crime, I might see it a little different.
@@gordonduke8812 That's all well and good, for when the system was created and trials started immediately and were usually over within a couple days of the original crime, if not the same or next day. We also have a right to a speedy trial; however, I have yet to see charges dropped on a case for the trial not being able to be heard soon enough... So we pick and choose what rights we honor already. It was inconceivable back then that trials would be pushed out for several months, or even over a year. In fact, historically speaking, a common tactic of the day was to jail someone on suspicion of a crime, but not hold the trial, so they could leave then locked up. So our system is already failing to provide what is a "right" (a speedy trial), which is making life worse for all involved. Also courts back then people didn't plea not guilty when their was overwhelming evidence because now we have too many rules and doctrines that are more in favor of procedure than finding the truth; therefore people plead not guilty hoping for a technicality, or worse the DA offers a plea deal even if they have overwhelming evidence just move the case through faster. It's a broken system.
if he’d stop squinting so hard, he wouldn’t have to bend his neck so far🤷🏼♀️
He should close his mouth too, he looks like he’s trying to catch flies. He doesn’t look that bright
This defendant simply does what he wants to do, including breaking the law, and uses the defense of "I didn't do it!" He also employs the "There must be some big mistake" strategy. It is obvious that he is breaking the law faster than the judicial system can keep up. He needs to be remanded to protect the public and to proceed with ALL of his cases.
I think Mr. White might need glasses. Poor eyesight could explain the squinting and dumbfounded look on his face. Still needs to be in jail but with glasses!
A tree died printing out the RAP sheet.
These criminals don't take these Judges seriously. Every Judge I see except Judge Boyd are all talk. It seems to be show for the camera, especially this one. How convenient his sentence was for the time he's been in jail, forgetting the long list of previous and current charges.
Our justice system is so broken.
It's a disgrace. Don't call it a justice system. It's a legal system. Justice is barely an afterthought.
Well said. There is little to no real consequence to disincentivize criminal conduct.
@@HankyPankyMomthey just can't find jobs later.
The entire globe and it’s contents are all broken.
I thought Fleischer was a good judge for a while, but he's all talk, virtually no consequences.
Me thinks you haven't seen a lot of Fleischer. In this instance he held the guy for violations and then took his plea and assigned punishment as agreed with the counsel. That's how courts work.
@@LoneWolfUsul With that guy's record, Fleischer should not have taken that plea. It doesn't help matters much that the Harris County DA's office is notoriously soft compared to other prosecutors in Texas.
It reminds me of making my daughters stand in opposite corners, with the nose in the corner. Really tough parenting.😂
@@LoneWolfUsul People watch too many legal dramas lol
@@CreightonRabs That can happen on extreme occasions but it can't happen whenever they decide not to. You guys want everyone in prison i've seen people like you calling for people who couldn't pay their TICKET on time to be thrown in jail. You're nuts
I swear someone needs to make shirts saying “he/she goes with you” 💀 swear I love judge fleishcer 😂😭🤣
2:48 - if its one thing I kno, it is that you DONT want judge fleishcer looking like this while the prosecution is speaking 💀😂😭🤣
Look of surprise from this guy, Like Wow! I did all that? Nope, you are being charged with that - your 5th charge.
How does a person ever get their lives straightened out with all these cases !!
It could be he has to follow Harris County guidelines which are lenient. Sometimes he grants probation because he knows the defendant will violate probation and will be sentenced to jail time.
What did I just watch. All those crimes and he just keeps doing crimes. He needs to be locked up for a long time. Catch and release needs to stop.
This defendant is speed running his crime career. He's trying to commit as many crimes as possible while on bail before one of his cases finally gives him prison time.
The bow tie is classic!
The first defendant made the most shocked disbelieving faces I had to laugh. I did what? That doesn't sound like me? What more false allegations?
lol... they were the same defendant... 2 different days. I pulled the two hearings together for the full picture.
His hair style is alarming 😂😂😂😂😂
I have NEVER seen that before!!! The is one stupid attorney... 🤪 Tax deductable?
Is the defendant one of those penguins in Happy Feet? I enjoyed his theatrics with the face etc. What a winner😮
"Bow ties are cool": Dr. Who 😊
This guy breaks all the laws all the time and keep getting let out ! Omg
If somebody commits a crime while on bond, the bond should be forfeited if they are convicted. Mom puts up her house for Dequantis to bond out, he commits a crime while on bond, Mom loses her house. And any lawyer who would bond out a client with a massive number of criminal charges is dumber than a sack of hair and a lousy lawyer.
And that lawyer is probably violating ethical codes by posting bond for this defendant. How that's even allowed is insane to me.
@@CreightonRabs He's not. Had he been, the judge would have admonished him for doing so.
@@agb1953 I don't see how an attorney can be allowed to post bond. I know it's Harris County, but the fact that it doesn't raise red flags is a problem for me.
@@CreightonRabs Why shouldn't a lawyer be able to bond a client or anybody else out of jail? Maybe the lawyer wants their client out and able to work so they can pay them. But why shouldn't they be allowed to? Their lawyer is already going to stand in front of a jury and lie for them. Why can't they post bail?
It's my understanding that most Atty codes of conduct (not related to criminal begavior) are voluntary/not strictly enforced @@agb1953
He's not being released. He has holds elsewhere. The bond was so he is on the clock and his time is counting. Those that are losing their shit...Judge Fleishcer is the best. He and Simpson are top tier. I am no fan of Judges or police but these two are amazing examples of fair and thoughtful judges.
Does he think wearing pigtails and making shocked faces make him look innocent?
Why do these people always get charges dismissed?
Plea deals, unless you want to pay higher taxes to have more prisons built. Plus if they take every case to trial most of them would die of old age before their case was heard. While out on bond to boot.
He needs to be in jail. Not bonded out.
The dog just chilling in the background
*Wolf*
Foolio or Toolio seem more appropriate for this delightful law a-hiding hands on individual.
It should be illegal for your lawyer to pay your bail. It's unethical in my book.
He said penile 😅😅😅😅😅😅 as Bevis and Butthead would say
Probably the lawyer’s drug dealer lol
noooooooooo comment.
Fleischer For PRESIDENT!!!
Maybe Mr White is blackmailing or threatening Josh, someone should look into this!
Defendant has Creature of the Black Lagune hairstyle? Very unique.
God bless his lawyer..that man is working overtime...like how many charges can one dude literally rack up
Unfortunately he’ll be back soon. His history alone proves that ten million times over
You can see and hear that Judge Fleishcer thinks highly of Mr. Rice and they have a history of working together in Court. The Judge was genuinely concerned bout Mr. Rice signing off on his client's Bond and I myself have never seen or heard of that happening in this manner...even on a make believe TV Show!🤣 Then Mr. Rice stated he was "pretty familiar" with this family so obviously he felt comfortable enough to stick his own neck out for "Coolio" as you stated LoneWolf😂😂😂....I myself kept thinking how much he looks like The Great 3rd Baseman Jose Ramirez of The Cleveland Guardians! Google his picture! 😉 As always I learned AND enjoyed your share in here! MOO From The Jury Box In COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋
What the heck?????????? A lawyer bonding a criminal out????????? Oh, I get it. The lawyer pulled a "quid pro quo". In other words, he told the miscreant...."I'll bond you out if you supply my drugs for the next 2, 3, or 4 years." Is that what happened here? Why are we not surprised? (sarcasm intended)
Of course he makes the sign of the cross😏
Willing to bet he isn't even catholic! Or even been to a Catholic church 😅
Luv this judge
'Shocked' face told me that guy was 100% guilty. That overly dramatic ridiculous act was shamefully bad.
WTH?? That hair makes him look crazy!!
I can't get passed his f"ed up hair! 🙄😵🤕
This judge is weak. He lets everyone tell him how to do his job.
thanks Wolfie
Love the hair 😂😂😂😂😂🤮
Good morning Mr West. Judge Fleischer is a hip hop head 😂
Judge fleisher is all bark i saw this one man keep coming in front of him for going to a gas station time after time harassing them he says everytime the next time im gonna light you up then your gonna be stuck like chuck everytime he gived him another chance ended after 17 times smh
The "do not record" is kinda funny
That's because the feed is used in the courtroom. i've asked about it. That doesn't apply to anyone outside of Harris County (their jurisdiction). It's functionally the same as "no recording devices allowed" signs you see in the courtroom. It is meant to protect the local jury pool.
@@LoneWolfUsul
Oh. That makes sense.
@@tpolutts3309 What is a big problem is that the court hearings on Zoom or any streaming platform have been recorded by screen recording. That happened in some cases on Zoom when there was a mention that the defendant had screen recorded the previous court hearing and other court hearings ended up with the defendant being held in contempt.
The “do not record” also helps to keep the videos form being used in other hearings. Only official court record/transcripts can be used.
@@North_West1 Yes. It will cause confusion and no judge will agree with the sentence from another judge not related to the case.
I really like this judge. And, he reminds me of someone and I wish I could figure out who.
Peewee Herman perhaps?
@@notme2day Nope. Not him.
Pee Wee Herman, we know how that ended.
This judge is an embarrassment to the bench
Why has no one made a tv program about this judge ? He's fantastic. Dick Wolf take note !
Except he's not actually, he's all talk and constantly letting these losers back out on bond and they continue to violate. I used to really enjoy him, but his court is just another revolving door like all the others.
Is that lawyer John Green?
thank YOU, Wolfy darling 🥰
Is this lawyer driving?
No. Look at his window.
Its professional misconduct for a lawyer to pay the bond for a client.
not in texas
@@marhanen if true then texas have got it very wrong.
This culture is so pathetic
Is obvious the judge and the lawyer are good mate......they probably know each other for a long time...if not they both corrupt 🙄
Is that legal, definitely not ethical imo. 🫣