i was robed at gun point a couple weeks back.?

Question

this happend in michigan, and i have my trial tomorrow, this is my first time testifying and frankly im a bit nervous about the whole situation. he is being held on a 500,000 doller personal bond, is that standard for arm robbery, and myself just picking him out of a lineup, or is there some other circumstancial evidence, other than my testimony and IDing him from a line up.

thanks in advance

Answer 1

You should have a victims right advocate. If not, you can ask the district attorney who is prosecuting the case. They (DA's office) may try to put you off but, YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER, as a tax payer, they are there to serve you.

Typically, unless there are some very weird circumstances, your hold up man will get time in the big house. Guns used in crimes will bring harsh sentences in most states these day.

During trial or hearing you feel yourself getting nervous, remember that gunman could have shot you, killed you, or gone on to kill your mother, father, brother or sister. Keep it in mind.... You are the person that didn't do anything wrong! Did you?

Answer 2

that's a standard bond for such an offense, since it's unlikely he'll come up with 10% to get out. As for convicting him, it would help if you had a witness but odds are, if they've got him in custody, they have at least something on him, so I'd say you'll come out ok.

Answer 3

I think most jurisdictions tend to make sure they have a solid case before they proceed with a trial.
They only have one chance to try the creep and they don't want to blow it.
Unless your DA is a fool, chances are they have a case against him.

Be strong - you didn't do anything wrong, you've got my prayers.

Answer 4

If he robed you be thankful, you could have been arrested. Bail amount is very subjective to prior convictions/flight risk/etc.

As for the trial, "try" to relax and don't be scared to say, "I don't know."

Answer 5

it's probably that high b/c of his priors