When police apprehend a criminal why would some judge give bond to a criminal who has committed a heinous crime . at their count hearing the judge give them bond and knowing this individual might run Why
why would some judge give bond to a criminal who has committed a heinous crime?
When police apprehend a criminal why would some judge give bond to a criminal who has committed a heinous crime . at their count hearing the judge give them bond and knowing this individual might run Why
Because they are running out of room in the prisons.
That is up to the Judge at their discretion and within the legal limits to do such things.
The judge doesn’t know they committed any crime, they are innocent until proven guilty after all. Bail is set according to many factors, if this person has strong ties to where they live or have people that directly depend on them like kids or elderly relatives the judge will take that into consideration along with such things as the resources a person has to flee (IE Cash). Not only that but prisons are getting over crowded, more so in certain areas so that can come into play as well.
Being charged with a crime is different than being convicted.
The judge must have been convinced they would not flee the jurisdiction. Innocent until (and unless) proven guilty, remember?
Because the US Constitution requires it, and the Judge has sworn to uphold the Constitution.
And just because someone is accused, doesn’t mean they can be convicted. Innocent until proven guilty in this country.
BTW, the bond is an appearance bond (to prevent fleeing). If the person doesn’t appear, they forfeit the bond.