MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Shelby County District Attorney's Office has been granted emergency appeals for two cases where a judge released suspects charged with attempted murder on their own recognizances. The rulings sparked outrage from state leaders including the Speaker of the House. Judge Bill Anderson has also been under fire from State Senator Brent Taylor for some of his court decisions. He said Anderson is releasing suspects charged with serious crimes without any bail. Christopher Smith is accused of shooting at police during a 12-hour standoff in Whitehaven earlier this month. Christopher Smith (SCSO) His mother told Memphis Police that he's a veteran experiencing mental health issues. ‘Weak as a kitten’s meow’: Sen. Taylor criticizes Steve Mulroy, DA’s Office Tyreese Earnest was also released without bail. Tyreese Earnest (SCSO) He is one of three people accused of shooting a man outside the FedEx Complex in October. The District Attorney's office said Judge Anderson did not "fully consider the risk" both men were to public safety. In a statement on Facebook, the DA's office said the following: "We're glad the court granted the writ and acknowledged the legal error in the general sessions court decision. This is a useful clarification which we hope will impact future bail decisions." Shelby County's Sheriff's Office A hearing for both cases has been set for December 13.