He has one prior arrest in DC for possession of a handgun. He did 2 years probation and kept himself clean until this. What amount of bail should I expect to be set? His probation for the prior charge ended about 6 months ago.
2007-03-27 06:30:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It was in Arlington. No weapons involved.
2007-03-27 06:52:44 · update #1
Laurie,
I have lived in both areas. And chances are we are talking about Northern VA (Arlington, Fairfax, or something else).
See here is the thing. DC law is more lax, because its not a state. Now VA, they have some of the stiffest penalties around as it is a commonwealth state. They will not be lenient on him. Bail is usually 10% of the bond....and the bond can be set at whatever the prosecuting authorities can deem it. Let's say the bond is $10,000...he may (but depending on his prior record) or may NOT even get a bond. So, all you can do is wait until they let you know at his arraignment.
This should keep his nose clean. VA likes to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, and they are usually always successful at it.
ADDED LATER.......where do you people get off? This user is asking a question. She doesn't need you guys passing your self-righteous judgment. She came here for a legitimate answer. If you can not offer that, move on to a question in which you are EQUIPPED to answer! Geez!
2007-03-27 06:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bathroom Graffiti 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
you should save your money and let the douchebag stay in jail.
You bailing him out is only going to enable him to commit crimes again because he knows you'll bail him out, you're hurting him more than your helping him. Are you really willing to bear the financial burden if he doesn't show up for court???
2007-03-27 15:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You must be very proud. It would stand to reason that he learned nothing from his first encounter with the court system. I suggest that you let him sit and think about what he has done before you consider bailing him out of jail.
2007-03-27 13:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Your daughter sure knows how to pick em'. Does that uncanny knack for choosing a quality spouse run in the family? Why would you want to post bail for him anyway?
2007-03-27 14:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Grampa 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
was a weapon used in the crime? if so what type of weapon? if gun say by by for awhile, and you should not post bail for him if he is facing serious time, he will run and you will loose your house that is if bail is set
2007-03-27 13:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully they deny bail.
2007-03-27 13:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why should you pay it? Let the looser do the time. He committed the crime.
2007-03-27 13:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it. Let him sit his butt in jail where criminals belong
2007-03-27 13:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋