Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Status Hearing

My brother was arrested 11/12/04 for VOP and Cap-Fel no bond(not sure for which one)had a status hearing mid Nov judge recused himself so brother had to go back to jail and wait for new judge went to court again 11/30 and nothing got accomplished but new date 12/23 with yet a DIFFERENT judge for status hearing will this judge be able to set bond so he can be out for xmas and guestin is what's the purpose or definition of status hearing?this is his 2nd VOP on probation for traffic tickets. Thanks in advance. One angry sister


Asked on 12/16/04, 10:24 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

W.F. ''Casey' Ebsary Law Office of W.F. Casey Ebsary, Jr.

Re: Status Hearing

It will take some legal horsepower to get a bond on a violation of probation, as Florida law does not require a bond on a Violation.

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Answered on 12/16/04, 10:30 am
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Status Hearing

The judge has the authority to grant a bond but the chances of getting a bond are almost none.

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Answered on 12/16/04, 11:24 am
Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

Re: Status Hearing

Your question is not very clear. Was your brother picked up on both a VOP and a new law offense (Capital Felony), or is the underlying offense he is on probation for a Capital Felony?

If it is the first, then no Judge I know of would grant your client a bond on the VOP, because a person is not entitled to a bond on a VOP. On the Capital offense, the State is allowed to request that you be held on no bond if they can show that the proof of guilt is great.

However, if it is the latter and he just violated with civil, as opposed to criminal offenses such as DUI or DWLS, there is a chance a judge would grant a bond.

You need to consult with an attorney to figure out your options.

Best of luck,

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Answered on 12/16/04, 1:40 pm


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