Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

I don't understand this.

My cousin has been in jail since 04/01. His atty had his case remanded to the Grand Jury because evidence of his innocence was not heard & the judge released him 07/29. He was NOT released as the prsctr got the GJ to re-issue an indictment that same day. When his atty told her ''He will be here for all of his hearings, I will make sure of it.'' She replied, ''Well, he will never get out of here to begin with, you can be damn sure I will see to that!'' He was held until 3 a.m., told he was being released, then recharged, rebooked and taken back into jail with his bond now tripled! Can they DO that? And why is it that the GJ has only heard the info from the prsctr when the judge RELEASED my cousin based on the information the defense attorney provided him last Thursday! Where do we go from here? My cousin was a brilliant law student before all of this happened and he could do a world of good to help his own case if only he could be OUT! PLUS now his court appointed atty says he is ''uncomfortable'' with the fact that the family has hired a PI to help out the case. Don't you think he would be appreciative to have the extra help on the case? Please give us some advice. We are desperate as we can't find a good atty we can afford


Asked on 8/03/04, 11:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Lazell Mark Lazell P.C.

Re: I don't understand this.

Yes. The bail can be raised. Someone needs to file a motion to lower bail. Also did your cousin's attorney notify the grand jury that your cousin wanted to present exculpatory evidence? Call if you want a free consultation. Mark Lazell Attorney at Law 602-957-7142

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Answered on 8/04/04, 2:20 pm


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