Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Rape and Bail

Research Project: Can an adult man identified as a forcible rapist by the female victim (adult or under-age) still get out on bail, or must he stay in jail until trial?


Asked on 3/03/08, 1:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Rape and Bail

Bail can only be denied under unusual circumstances. Even murder suspects are often granted bail. It will generally be available in forcible rape cases, though the amount may be rather high.

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Answered on 3/03/08, 1:06 pm


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