Los Angeles bail bonds give the defendant the chance to be
out of jail while court proceedings on his case are ongoing. These bonds ensure
the court that the defendant will return to court when ordered. The exact
amount though is different from one defendant to the next, and is determined by
several factors.
Severity of the
Offense
One of the things that judges take into consideration when
determining the bail bond amount is the nature and circumstances of the crime.
Simple misdemeanors logically have lower bail amounts than more serious crimes,
such as murder and rape. Depending on a given situation, a judge can set the
amount for as low as a few hundred dollars or as high as more than a million.
There are even cases when a judge denies bail because he deems the defendant to
be a flight risk or too dangerous to be in the outside world.
Criminal Record
The court system tends to be more strict with repeat
offenders. If a defendant has been brought to court multiple times for the same
offense, the judge may decide to raise the amount of bail.
Court History
The defendant’s record is also taken into account. If it appears
that he has not appeared in court sessions in the past, the judge may increase
his bail amount.
Personal Status
Judges also takes into consideration the personal status of
a defendant. If he has a stable job, a family that depends on him and a good
reputation in his community, then they will consider him the less likely that
he’ll run from his court obligations. In this case, the judge may lower the
bail amount.
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