Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Revocation of bond
My friend was arrested for a very serious crime that he did not committ. All of the evidence, including dna proves him innocent. At the last minute, 2 days before his jury trial, the Judge decides to drop his one charge, charge him with a lesser one, and issue a new warrant for his arrest. He has already bonded out on all charges, now he is being charged a lesser charge and being told that he has no bond, and needs to turn himself in. I have never heard of anything like this before. His bondsman says that she hasn't either. Can someone please explain to me what is going on? If he could afford a real attorney that would submit all of the evidence, this case probably wouldn't even make it to trial. It is so sad.

Asked on 3/11/09, 1:01 am

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

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Re: Revocation of bond

Judges do not have the authority to charge a defendant, it is the state attorney. This bond issue is not unusual.

Answered on 3/11/09, 8:37 am

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