Judge modifies bonds in multi-case matter: no driving, drug-patch monitoring and $30,000 bond in probation case

A Jefferson County judge modified bond conditions in a multi-case matter involving defendant Larry Fletcher, ordering a no-driving condition across the new aggravated-assault and manslaughter indictments and requiring a drug-patch monitoring device; the court also set $30,000 bond in Fletcher’s motion-to-revoke (probation) case.

At the hearing prosecutors filed motions seeking changes to bond conditions in two newly indicted cases (aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a manslaughter charge) and the state asked for tougher conditions. The judge expressed concern about Fletcher’s driving history and multiple prior crashes, and modified the bonds in the two new cases to prohibit driving and required continuous drug monitoring. The judge then set bond in the revocation matter (possession of a controlled substance on deferred probation) at $30,000 with the same conditions.

Specifically, the court ordered that if Fletcher makes bond he must wear a drug-patch monitor, obtain and replace the patch on schedule (every two weeks) and remain subject to revocation if positive tests come back. The no-driving condition applied to all three cases. The court emphasized that a positive drug test or unauthorized driving would result in immediate return to custody.

Counsel discussed procedure for consolidating discovery, possible amendments and scheduling for the motion-to-revoke hearing; the court asked that any proposed amendments be filed promptly and instructed prosecutors to provide discovery on any alleged new offenses so defense counsel could prepare. The judge said the modified bonds and conditions would be memorialized in written orders.