
As you are waiting for the formal arraignment of your loved one, here’s some information to help prepare yourself for the outcome.
A judge determines a defendant’s bail based on:
- The crime(s) the defendant is being charged with.
- The criminal history of the defendant.
- The defendant’s ties and relationships within the community.
- The defendant’s financial ability to post bail.
These are the 4 biggest components. The judge takes this information into consideration, alongside what their bail schedule outlines. For those of you who do not know, a bail schedule is list that outlines bail according to the crime.
Besides this incident, if the defendant is squeaky-clean and shows good faith, meaning they will not be a burden for the duration of trial, their bail will not need to be to...