LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette man accused of firing gunshots into a crowd after a Festival International event ended is back behind bars.

Cameron Babineaux, 25, posted bail on four counts of attempted first-degree murder and a firearms charge.  

While out on bond, Babineaux is accused of being involved in a July kidnapping, stabbing and shooting of a man in St. Martin Parish. The issue at hand is the bond from the Lafayette case.

Some believe a $50,000 bond for each attempted first-degree count, and $25,000 for a firearms charge is similar to having a "get out of jail free card." 

Denise Boudreaux of Vermilion Parish founded the organization "Mothers of Murdered Sons."

"They have such a low bond and get out to walk around; and you have to see this person almost daily," Boudreaux stated.

Boudreaux says her son was shot and  murdered while sitting in a car.

"It's innocent until you're proven guilty and I understand that very well. Once you've attempted to take a life it's kind of like once a dog tastes blood; after that it is what it is," Boudreaux said.

Boudreaux believes bonds should reflect the impact of the accused crime and take into consideration the victims.

"The amount of bonds that they set for these people who have attempted or even taken a life is ridiculous. I think the whole system is broken," she noted.

According to authorities, Babineaux was caught in Texas and will be extradited back to face charges in both incidents. This time, experts believe bond will be a less likely option.

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