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Desmonte Leonard Appears in Court in Auburn KillingsThe man charged in three slayings near Auburn University has made his initial appearance in court. Desmonte Leonard went before a Lee County judge in Opelika on Thursday morning. He's facing three counts of capital murder and two assault charges in the shootings last weekend. The 22-year-old Leonard told a judge he can't afford to pay for a legal defense. So the judge appointed three Montgomery attorneys to represent Leonard at taxpayer expense. Leonard says he understands the charges against him. Leonard was chained at the hands and feet during the brief appearance. He's now being held in the Lee County jail without bond. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) |
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amazed said on Friday, Jun 15 at 5:12 PM
I think he should have a lawyer becuase I believe that it is a lot more to this story. Don't get me wrong, he was wrong for killing those kids and I am praying for the victims' family, but I do think it was in self-defense.
It's called the Miranda Rights said on Thursday, Jun 14 at 4:58 PM
It is your right that if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. See the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. However, it doesn't say "three" attorneys will be appointed.
Irritated said on Thursday, Jun 14 at 3:17 PM
So the people of Montgomery now have to pay for the defense for this murderer??
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