2007-03-13 16:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by lawless 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Basically in summary, the judge weighs out the level of the crime versus the level of flight risk. The judge also takes into account any previous offenses and the person's role in his or her community.
The final answer is the judge listens to both sides then determines first if a bond will be set then if so, the amount...
2007-03-16 16:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At some bond hearings, either the state or the defense can present witnesses which can help a defendant gain release and/or reduction in bail. Nearly all bond hearings are rubber stamped by the prosecution and a public defender (private counsel usually shows up for the first bond hearing). However, different circumstances can arise as evident below:
For example, someone is released on bond and is later accused of violating a condition of release via third party involvement. When the defendant has been arrested pursuant to a bench warrant (in MD at least), a bond review hearing is scheduled. At the bond review hearing, the defendant can call witnesses and present evidence to rebut the state's allegations of violating release conditions. The existence of evidence is enough for the State to agree that the defendent remain on bond pursuant to additional conditions.
2007-03-13 17:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most bond hearings are requested by the defense in order to get the bond reduced and their client out of jail.
At the hearing, the defense presents their requests and their reasons that the judge should reduce the bond. The prosecution presents their objections (if any) to the bond being reduced. If the judge agrees with the request, the bond is reduced. If not, it remains the same, or in some cases actually raised.
2007-03-14 01:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Hootiesplace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of the bond is presented and the conditions are narrated to the accused primarily the purpose of the bond for his appearance. When the accused fails to appear in the succeeding hearings, the bond is forfeited and the accused declared in contempt of court.
2007-03-13 16:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court looks at the charges, whether you are a flight risk, and whether you pose a continued threat to society, and sets bail.
Bail may be specified in any reasonable amount (see 8th Amendment), or it may be denied entirely (remand).
2007-03-13 16:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The judge reviews the charges against the defendent, and decides how much, or if any bail is available .
2007-03-14 03:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋