{"id":1931,"date":"2018-12-04T21:44:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T21:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2018-12-04T21:44:51","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T21:44:51","slug":"when-a-judge-might-deny-your-bail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/when-a-judge-might-deny-your-bail\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Judge Might Deny Your Bail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bail is used to maximize the likelihood of a defendant\u2019s presence in court, guarantee their right to remain innocent until proven guilty, and to ensure general public safety. However, not everyone is given the right to post bail. There are several circumstances in which a judge might choose to deny an offender\u2019s bail. <\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn the top 5 reasons why a judge would be convinced that a defendant cannot be released from custody on bail.<\/font><\/h2>\n
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After a person is arrested or surrenders to an arrest warrant, they will be given one of two options: either the presiding judge will set their bail and allow them to be released from custody on certain conditions, or they will deny bail privileges altogether. Why would a judge not allow an arrestee to await their scheduled court hearing outside the restraints of jail? Well, there are many reasons, but the top five include the following:<\/font><\/h3>\n

❶<\/font> They are on Probation or Parole.<\/font><\/h1>\n

Courts do not sympathize with repeat or habitual offenders. If you have a past criminal record that has taken place overtime on a consistent basis, you might be a repeat offender, especially if you are charged with the same crimes. Also, if you are arrested while on probation or parole, the judge will determine you a repeat offender and likely place you on a no-bail hold until your court date.<\/p>\n

❷<\/font> They Were Arrested on Felony Charges.<\/font><\/h1>\n

In many cases of felony arrests, judges will set the bail extremely high. But when there is strong evidence against a defendant, the judge may deny bail entirely. In cases of felony arrests that involve violence, capital crimes, or crimes that come with the death sentence, bail is not permitted.<\/p>\n

❸<\/font> They are a Flight Risk.<\/font><\/h1>\n

If a court deems an offender a flight risk, they will not allow bail. \u201cFlight risk\u201d means that an offender is suspected to skip their court hearing, flee from authorities, and evade their criminal charges. A judge may make this determination by examining a defendant\u2019s criminal history, court attendance, and various other factors. <\/p>\n

❹<\/font> They are Not a U.S. Citizen.<\/font><\/h1>\n

Unfortunately, anyone who is arrested for a crime in the United States who is not a legal citizen will be denied bail. This is guaranteed for those who are in the United States illegally, and without proper documentation. Instead of bail, a non-citizen will be retained with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold. In most cases, they are also deported back to their home country.<\/p>\n

❺<\/font> They are a Threat to the Public.<\/font><\/h1>\n

As mentioned, bail is used to protect the public as well as the offender. In cases where a judge determines that an arrestee is a danger to the public community, they will deny them bail. This is generally reserved for dangerous, repeat offenders, including alcoholics, sexual assailants, kidnappers, traffickers, domestic abusers, and murderers. This also applies to those deemed suicidal. <\/p>\n

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