Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If a person is arrested and then is released on bail as set, after which the court learns or decides that it should have set higher bail due to priors and raises the bail, can they rearrest that person on warrant and hold him for additional bail?


Asked on 4/05/11, 1:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes.

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Answered on 4/05/11, 2:30 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Yes. The affidavit that is filed is called a "Sesslin" affidavit.

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Answered on 4/06/11, 5:44 pm


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