Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

It is the Judge's discretion under the law to set bail at whatever amount necessary to be sure the defendant does not flee from prosecution, like he fled the scene of the crime. It is based upon the nature and severity of charges, prior history, employment and economic status, connection to the community, flight risk, and other factors. I suggest to you that felony 'hit and run' charges, obviously with death, injury or serious damages that generated the $1M initial bail, would demonstrate to the Court how un-responsible and un-trustworthy defendant is, and how un-likely the defendant is to obey the rules about voluntarily returning to court to face potential prison time.