An accused bank robber from Nassau County is on the run after being released from jail when it was determined he was improperly assigned bail. The defendant was initially held on $10,000 bail, but it was overturned on appeal, resulting in him being released to the public. The incident is a test case of New York’s new controversial bail reforms, which made it illegal to assign bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. Continue reading “Accused Bank Robber on the Run After Being Improperly Assigned Bail”
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What Happens at an Arraignment?
An arraignment is typically the first proceeding where a defendant is brought before a judge. The Court must inform the individual of the charge(s) and determine whether bail is appropriate or if the person should be released on their own recognizance.
When deciding bail, the Court considers the defendants ties to the community and whether he will be a flight risk. Some factors weighed include whether the defendant’s ties to the community, including whether he lives with and visits family, is employed, has a previous criminal history, and whether she has failed to appear at previous scheduled court proceedings.
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