can a judge order me to post bail after being let out on an o.r if not then be remanded back into custtody .
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can a judge order me to post bail after being let out on an o.r if not then be remanded back into custtody .
I was giving some one a ride and allowed him to drive we got pulled over and they found meath that the other person had trown in the passenger seat. He admitted it belonged to him and they cite realeased me now the da is filling charges on me because he is saying it was all mine I had no clue he had anything on him he has a pd and i have conflict panel
Asked on May 3, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The judge definitely has the power to do this. It isn't unusual for the prosecutor to file charges after the date of the arrest, and that has changed the picture.
You haven't said if your passenger was a friend, someone you knew, or a stranger. It might have something to do with why you were charged. It is also possible that he may have changed his story about the drugs, once you weren't there to call him on it. Do not try to track him down or talk to him, you should not talk about the case to anyone but your lawyer.
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