tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155784.post1046187548703157118..comments2023-08-22T11:49:30.626-05:00Comments on Missouri Bondsman: Guest Letter: Opposition to Increasing the CD AssignmentBail Informerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708352522116548692noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155784.post-68959214894196964832009-02-15T08:58:00.000-06:002009-02-15T08:58:00.000-06:00On the point of the Lee Clause, I'd like to offer ...On the point of the Lee Clause, I'd like to offer the following. When a person is charged with a crime, misdemeanor or felony, and receives an SIS (or SES, for that matter), it is required that the party in question plead guilty to the charges levied against them. Therefore, in effect, an SIS (SES) is a conviction. The difference is that punitive action (sentencing) is set aside pending the completion of probation or some other obligation to the court, and the conviction doesn't appear on the party's record. The arrest and charges, however, still do, as do the dispositions of SIS (SES) and probation.<BR/><BR/>One has to keep in mind, that the party in question was still of the mindset to commit the crime when (s)he did so, regardless of what may appear on paper later on. And, at least in my exoerience, an SIS (or SES) is rarely indictive of rehabilitation.<BR/><BR/>That's one reason the requirements for a Carry Concealed permit were written differently than those for the old Permit to Acquire. The requirements for a Carry Concealed permit were written to address the issue of an SIS (SES) interpretively being held as a "non-conviction", and were worded so as to disqualify an SIS (SES) from eligibility.<BR/><BR/>The point is this. For the most part, a felon is always going to be a felon, regardless of how good his attorney was and what kind of deal they managed to negotiate with the court. Statutes governing eligibility for licensure in the bail bond industry should be amended to read similarly to those written for the Carry Concealed permits, thus negating the interpretation that an SIS (or SES) is not a conviction.<BR/><BR/>The next argument I expect to see, would be that "even honest people make mistakes". True, however, when that mistake is serious enough to warrant being charged with and subsequently convicted of a crime, then it should carry a price. I would think that in most cases, ineligibility for licensure in this industry would be a rather small price to pay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155784.post-35793261397316380742009-02-13T08:47:00.000-06:002009-02-13T08:47:00.000-06:00I've read a lot of ideas lately; some I agree with...I've read a lot of ideas lately; some I agree with and some not. I happen to be one that likes this bill. If we aren't careful we will be prime to become an insurance state. Keep this in mind when all you want is for general agents to prove $10,000.00 in assets. FYI it would not take legislative action to become an insurance state. This could be done by a whim of your local judge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155784.post-78122064229629655322009-02-13T08:04:00.000-06:002009-02-13T08:04:00.000-06:00Well said. Although I agree that more government...Well said. Although I agree that more government is not always the answer, I do feel that a certain amount of regulation or legislation may be prudent. <BR/><BR/>Require the full 10% up front, thereby eliminating credit-bonds. And strict enforcement on collecting forfitures. Even if the Agent or General Agent goes out of business, have laws or regulation in force to collect those forfitures. <BR/><BR/>I can also agree with more stringent training. Even though I feel that the training that I recieved was well planned and well exicuted, I would have no problem with making the requirements for passing the course more than just sitting in a classroom and staying awake.<BR/><BR/>There are several things that could be done to weed out those that think that they can become like Dwane Chapman by just sitting in a classroom for 3 days and passing a test.<BR/><BR/>I urge all that read this blog to contact their Representatives and Senators and ask that they vote against this Bill. Let's all collect our ideas in a central area. Maybe send all of our ideas to Missouri Bondsman or let our General Agents know our ideas and let them meet to draft a Bill that is better thought out and the collective idea of ALL the people in this industry. Then we can present it to the House for consideration.<BR/><BR/>As I said, I agree that more government is not always the answer. However, "We The People" can get together and propose a better idea.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756999361889653714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25155784.post-80740124895193357422009-02-12T18:55:00.000-06:002009-02-12T18:55:00.000-06:00BRAVO!BRAVO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com