Appeal Bond

Motion to Reconsider the Sentence of Former MPD Officer Convicted of Manslaughter Denied

Aaron Cody Smith (Source: Dale County Sheriff’s Office) The motion to reconsider the sentence and amend the 14 year sentence for former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith denied. Last week, Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin granted Smith an appeal bond that allowed him to be released on a $300,000 bond. Smith was required to wear an electronic ankle monitor and not…

Judge Grants Appeal Bond for Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith

Aaron Cody Smith A retired circuit judge has granted an appeal bond for former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin granted the motion Friday morning that would allow Smith to be released upon executing a $300,000 professionally secured bond pending an appeal. In addition to the bond, Smith must wear an electronic ankle monitor and will…