Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

If someone turns themselves in for charges in another state because they were pick up in the state they live on fugutive of justice charges)and get release on a unsecure bail by the state where all charges then comes home two weeks later gets a knock at the door say that he has a govern warrent from the state that he just turn himself in at for the same exact charges how do u go about getting that person out of jail


Asked on 9/15/11, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Ultimately, release would probably depend on a bail review in the state where the criminal case is pending. However, a person has a right to an extradition hearing in the state where he or she is. While bail might be set by a court in the state where the person is, that is unlikely. Most detain the person for the state which is seeking extradition.

The seriousness of the charge and the person's prior failures to appear affect the bail decision.

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Answered on 9/15/11, 11:10 am


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