Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Why should a bail amount set for 100,000 during the first arranment change to 400,000


Asked on 7/24/10, 7:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Either they charged the defendant with more offenses, or they found out more information about the defendant's criminal record, or maybe the defendant did something to anger the judge.

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Answered on 7/24/10, 10:20 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

They charge more offenses, or worse offenses. When bail gets increased, the prosecution makes a motion to increase bail and it is called a deviation. All kinds of factors go in, such as the seriousness of the crime, whether the defendant can be considered a flight risk, or to protect a victim who may testify.

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Answered on 7/24/10, 2:20 pm


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