The DIFP has refused to issue a bail bond license to Kevin E. Williams of Nevada, MO. The department’s order states that Williams is disqualified to hold a Missouri bail license because of crimes related to moral turpitude, disregard for orders of the court, and a plea of guilty to a DWI. According to the DIFP’s order, Williams pleaded guilty to misdemeanor 3rd degree assault on his mother, had failed to appear in court resulting in a capias warrant, and had pleaded guilty in 2002 to misdemeanor DWI with accident. The order states that Williams is currently on probation for the assault.
The department reported no felony convictions for Williams. The Director is exercising his discretion in denying Willams’ license under the seldom used “crimes involving moral turpitude” and other language. Willams’ pleaded guilty to assaulting his mother, who suffers from dementia and other health problems. The order also stated that the department need not reach a decision as to whether the DWI would have disqualified Williams, and stated that the totality of the circumstances was reviewed to determine the fitness of the applicant for licensure.
Williams has 30 days to petition the Administrative Hearing Commission to be heard on the DIFP’s decision.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
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