Between November 17 and November 22, 2022, a house on Old Sulfur Springs Road in Jacksonville was burgled. Two Dewalt drills, numerous hand tools, a Levi jacket, handmade knives, a collection of coins, two dollar bills, a gold and diamond ring were taken from the home.
Those defendants who have the opportunity to leave the city, state or even the country before the court date and not return to the hearings are considered flight risks . Any defendant who has a history of attempting to flee from authorities may be considered a fugitive. A judge will refuse bail to prevent the accused from coming forward. Individuals with erratic behavior or non-US citizens (someone who could easily return to their home country) are likely to be classified as at risk of absconding.
Depending on the seriousness of the crime (e.g. murder) you will almost automatically be denied bail. These offenses are treated differently than misdemeanors or other less serious charges. In general, these are crimes that carry the potential for the death penalty; Therefore, the accused remain in custody until a jury can determine their innocence or guilt.
Bail
Bail is a legal contract between a defendant and a bail bond agent in which the agent agrees to post bail on the defendant’s behalf for a non-refundable fee. The bail bond agent is usually a licensed bail bond company or bail bond agent and is regulated by the state in which it operates.
A bond is an agreement between a bond company and the court to post a bond for the arrested person as a guarantee that he will appear in court at all times. Bail bonds are and have been issued by licensed bail bonds agents. CDI licenses approximately 2,300 bail bonds agents and organizations in California. Under Proposition 103, a bond guarantor can negotiate a lower rate through a refund. When a bond is released and a bond is posted, the collateral or lien is released. Even if the fees are removed, the award fees will not be refunded.
The type of crime committed
If a person is accused of committing a serious crime such as bail or you can set bail to a much larger amount. However, if the alleged crime is a misdemeanor, the bail set by the judge will generally be less.
If the defendant previously fled the court to avoid arrest or failed to appear in court, the judge may consider not posting bail or posting higher bail to allow the defendant to flee prevent. If the defendant is a wealthy individual who is financially able to flee the country and has been charged with a crime that could result in a lengthy prison sentence, the judge may be inclined to award higher bail or no bail.