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Call Us Now! 813-995-2222
Directly in Front of the Land O Lakes Det. Ctr. / Pasco Jail Entrance
Always Open 24/7/365
9907 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes, Florida 34639
2017 Bail Agent Of The Year
With the posting of bail, the defendant is free from detention on a promise to appear in court. As a result, the accused can continue their everyday lives and prepare their defense. Nevertheless, in some cases, the judge may refuse to grant bail.
The judge will determine the bail dollar amount based on several variables, regardless of each person's circumstance. Read on to discover some of the most common reasons a judge may deny bail in Florida.
Crime Severity
The severity of the crime is one of the main reasons why a judge refuses to grant bail. A person charged with a particularly violent crime, such as rape, armed robbery, or murder, may have trouble getting bail. Judges often set very high bail amounts that the accused is unlikely to meet or deny bail entirely.
If the charges are of a capital offense that carries a potential death sentence and the prosecution has convincing and unmistakable evidence, the defendant is not eligible for bail.
Repeat Offenses
Individuals on parole or probation or convicted of multiple crimes will have much more difficulty securing bail.
A history of convictions could indicate that you haven't learned from your mistakes and aren't concerned about the consequences of your actions. As a result, most judges believe the defendant will commit the same crime again if they release the defendant on bail.
However, bail judgments for repeat offenses can vary depending on the type of crime. For example, getting bail approval for kidnapping can be more difficult than for petty crimes such as shoplifting.
Flight Risk
Granting bail is like giving trust. By posting bail, the individual commits to showing up for their trial and staying in the area. Nonetheless, if the judge believes the individual is a flight risk, they may deny bail.
Flight risk refers to someone who may choose to leave town while on bail and not return to avoid appearing in court and potentially going back to jail. One example would be someone who:
The court needs evidence showing the release of the accused from custody is too risky before ruling to deny bail.
Public Threat
When deciding on bail, a judge must keep the general population's safety in mind. If you have caused harm to anyone in your previous cases, you may not be able to obtain a bail bond. The courts will not release someone dangerous to witnesses and victims to prevent additional crimes. Threatening statements, you have made to someone in the past may also be grounds for disapproval of your bail bond.
Missing Court Dates
People waiting for their trial should be responsible enough to attend pre-trial court dates. A judge might not grant bail to a defendant who has previously failed to appear for a court date.
By failing to appear in court, the individual implies that they are not taking the situation seriously and are incapable of exercising basic responsibility. As a result, the judge will not approve your bail application for fear that you will not appear in court.
In the event that the court doesn't grant you bail, you may be able to request a new hearing to address the judge's concerns regarding your release. During the subsequent hearing, the judge might decide to set bail depending on the nature and significance of the offense.
If you or a loved one need to post bail, our bail bond specialists are at your service. Feel free to contact us today, we are located directly infront of the Pasco County jail.
Phone:
(813) 995-2222
Address: 9907 Land O Lakes Blvd Land O Lakes, Florida 34639 United States
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