2007-01-04 16:56:46 · 4 answers · asked by Mike B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have a bit more info. on this question... this guy is my girlfriends, non-blood grandfather. Has been married to her dads mom for 20 sumodd yrs. 20 yrs ago he raped my GF's mom, (no one believed her and thought she was lying.) And now recently he tried forcing himself on my GF. she got away, but he did expose himself to her and grabbed her and wouldnt let her go easily. but did not rape her (thank god).
The county is pressing sexual assult for my GF, and bringing the charge of rape from 20 yrs ago for her mom. there was a warrant put out for the grandfathers arrest. and her gave himself up to his attorney, and was put in jail, but the bond was at $12,000 and was paid, so he is out now. but he will still be prosecuted and put in jail (if convicted)? am i right?
2007-01-04 17:12:00 · update #1
Bond is a cash guarantee that you'll be in court and also takes the place of you in jail; the money is held by the clerk and, minus fees and imposed fines, is returned to the person who posted it.
On a sexual charge (attempted rape), he's hit, don't worry. I pray he goes in front of a female judge AND has a female prosecutor working for the state.
His only plea is insanity; even then, it has to be clinically proven he is unfit to stand trial and prosecution.
Good luck--hope justice is done for you and your girlfriend.
2007-01-04 18:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by BigMissle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out on bond basically means the person was able to pay there bond to get out of jail before the trial. Yes the person is still going to go to trial, they just don't have to sit in jail and wait for the hearing.
To elaborate on the guys response below.. If they don't show up, not only do they lose the money, they also get a nice warrant put out on their arrest..
2007-01-04 17:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by Issym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bond is to assure he'll show up for trial. If he doesn't, the bond is forfeited and he's in even more trouble.
2007-01-04 17:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely, YES.
the bond is to ensure that they will return to court.
So lets say that that person's bond is 5k.
If they dont go to court then they loose the 5k.
2007-01-04 17:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by karen g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋