Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Status Hearing
My brother was arrested 11/12/04 for VOP and Cap-Fel no bond(not sure for which one)had a status hearing mid Nov judge recused himself so brother had to go back to jail and wait for new judge went to court again 11/30 and nothing got accomplished but new date 12/23 with yet a DIFFERENT judge for status hearing will this judge be able to set bond so he can be out for xmas and guestin is what's the purpose or definition of status hearing?this is his 2nd VOP on probation for traffic tickets. Thanks in advance. One angry sister
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Status Hearing
It will take some legal horsepower to get a bond on a violation of probation, as Florida law does not require a bond on a Violation.
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Re: Status Hearing
The judge has the authority to grant a bond but the chances of getting a bond are almost none.
Re: Status Hearing
Your question is not very clear. Was your brother picked up on both a VOP and a new law offense (Capital Felony), or is the underlying offense he is on probation for a Capital Felony?
If it is the first, then no Judge I know of would grant your client a bond on the VOP, because a person is not entitled to a bond on a VOP. On the Capital offense, the State is allowed to request that you be held on no bond if they can show that the proof of guilt is great.
However, if it is the latter and he just violated with civil, as opposed to criminal offenses such as DUI or DWLS, there is a chance a judge would grant a bond.
You need to consult with an attorney to figure out your options.
Best of luck,
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