Kodak Black Posts Bail, Lawyer Criticizes Prosecutors

It’s been a turbulent time for rapper Kodak Black, who is currently navigating multiple legal challenges. After turning himself in on Friday, May 15th, he has since posted bail for charges related to fleeing law enforcement, but his legal battles are far from over.

The Fleeing and Eluding Incident

The recent charges stem from an alleged incident back in February. According to reports, police attempted to pull over Kodak Black’s pink Jeep Grand Cherokee for blocking traffic. Instead of stopping, he allegedly drove off in another vehicle, leading to charges of fleeing or eluding law enforcement and non-violent resistance of an officer.

The judge set his bond at $3,500 for this particular case, allowing the rapper to walk free. However, he was issued a stern warning: no possession of firearms, weapons, or ammunition as a condition of his bail.

Lawyer’s Strong Criticism

Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, didn’t hold back in his assessment of the situation. He described the self-surrender as part of a pattern, telling TMZ that it’s typical to go through this process with weak, unfounded arrests that take months to ‘investigate.’ Cohen believes his client is being unfairly targeted by the system.

“At this point I think everyone agrees that Kodak is consistently being targeted,” Cohen stated, expressing frustration with the prolonged investigation periods for what he deems weak charges.

Facing Drug Trafficking Charges

Adding to his legal woes, Kodak Black is also facing a separate drug trafficking case. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $75,000 bond in this matter, which his lawyer also dismissed as a “total joke.” Police reportedly found MDMA in his car that exceeded the trafficking weight limit.

The release conditions for this case are also strict, prohibiting illegal drugs, contact with certain associates, visits to the alleged crime scene, and any firearms. The rapper’s family is also facing legal issues, with the mother of his child recently arrested on unrelated drug trafficking charges.