What happens if someone is denied bail?
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What happens if someone is denied bail?
My friend was taken to jail this morning because he had two warrants for his arrest. One for failure to appear, and one for child abandonment. He was supposed to go to court for driving on a suspended license. I called the jail, and the lady told me that he would not get a bond/bail because he didn’t show up for court the last time. What happens after this? Does he just have to stay in there until his next court date? And after the court date, can he get out then?
Asked on October 28, 2010 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Well yes, he has to stay in the system because they believe that he is a flight risk based upon his non-appearance the last time. Does he have an attorney? The attorney can re-visit the bond issue once he is engaged on his behalf and try and appeal to the Judge. It is a long shot but it can be done. Be prepared that the bail, though, may be high so that he has to put up a high amount of a bond to insure that he will come back for the trial. Bail is discretionary meaning the the Judge gets the final word. Get legal help with all of this. Good luck.
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