They wouldn’t just let him go would they? I know that is the obvious answer, but could they do something to stop it?
That’s how bail works. If it’s granted, and he comes up with the money (either on his own or with the assistance of a bondsman), he gets to go home. The money is returned if he doesn’t flee.
This being said, I’d expect him to be held without bond. Courts don’t have to grant it.
Something tells me if he got out on bail, he wouldn’t last long.
Also, there are frequently conditions on release in additional to bail. Check in daily, stay at a certain address, don’t leave the state, no firearms, stay away from young girls, etc. The could also keep him under surveillance.
BTW, now that his two brothers have been proven to have nothing to do with this, could they sue CNN, MSN, etc. for splashing their photos all over TV and the Internet as suspects? I think it was just two days ago there were pictures of all three of those guys all over the place - and I can imagine the two innocent brothers are mighty pissed off to have been arrested with nutcase brother and declared guilty by the press right off the bat.
Just wondering…
IDK; however, they are both being arraigned on outstanding misdemeanor charges.
I just remember how Richard Jewell’s life was ruined (and likely ended prematurely) by the charges made against him WRT the Atlanta park bombing, and Ryan Lanza, Adam’s brother, was initially identified as being the Sandy Hook shooter. :mad:
First, it hasn’t been “proven” that they had nothing to do with this. They haven’t been charged yet. And may never never be charged. That doesn’t prove innocence.
Second, They were “suspects.” Since that’s true, the media, as far as I know, reported it accurately. It’s not likely they could successfully sue over accurate reports. If some story did go over the line and defame them (call them guilty in some way), yes they could sue. I wouldn’t expect it, however.
Yeah, the news organizations cover their asses well. It’s “alleged this” and “suspected that” all the time.
Well, the bail’s been set at a cool eight million, so unless some billionaire with a mischievous streak puts it up just to see what would happen, he’s probably gonna remain in jail until the trial.
I know it is not likely,but that is what i was thinking… some crazy billionaire pays the bail and Areil just gets out. Then what?
If the DA can ask for higher bail in that state I’m sure he would.
Then he is out until trial. Sometimes you have to wear an ankle monitor, give up your passport, whatever. The idea of bail isn’t to punish someone - it is to make sure they show up at trial.
Oscar Pistorius is accused of killing someone - and he was given bail - and from last I heard is out walking around (granted different country).
Different states have different rules, but in general - if someone isn’t accused of a capital crime - I think they usually get bail.
Their potential to avoid trial will also be considered I think. This guy would certainly flee.
Level with me, man… Was that intentional, or not?
If I were Ariel Castro, even if by some miracle someone was able to raise that kind of cash, I’d want to stay in jail where I was safe.
Actually, they might put him in solitary confinement cause I can imagine the prisoners will want to teach him a lesson in manners.
I know it would vary depending on location, but is the potential for revenge crimes ever a justification for denying bail? Like if the court decided there was no reasonable way to keep the suspect safe from the general public?
I wish I could say it was - I do think I have a good sense of humor, but it was unintentional.
I doubt it. If the defendant fears for his life, he can simply choose not to post bail.
I think that’s a good option for a fearful defendant, but I was also thinking of situations where the defendant would prefer to go home … but the judge is thinking “okay, if you go back on the streets, there will be a mass riot, and whenever that happens, it becomes very easy for innocent bystanders to be injured. A lynch mob could try to burn your house down … that seems like something that could easily get out of control. We could send a squad of law enforcement officers to follow you around and intervene if the general public seems to be getting up a mob, but is that best allocation of law enforcement resources? This whole thing is a headache … dude, you’re not getting bail.”