first appearance
What are the 4 things defendants are brought before a judge in a first appearance
Notice of charge against them
Advised of their rights
Opportunity to retain a lawyer or have one appointed
Perhaps afford the opportunity for bail.
What is Bail?
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
What type of bail does bail reform try to reduce?
Money bail
What legal option allows a defendant to stay out of jail before trial, with or without bail?
Pretrial release
the defendants are brought before a ____
judge
For what two reasons is bail important?
1. Helps ensure reappearance of the accused
2. Prevents unconvicted individuals from suffering imprisonment unnecessarily
Which group is unfairly affected by money bail?
Poor defendants
What two factors do judges use to decide pretrial release?
Risk of flight and danger to public safety
Defendants that have been taken to custody must be offered in-court appearance T/F
True
Is bail exclusive to cash deposits?
No, bail can be paid in cash deposits, but can also be based on property or other valuables
What do judges focus on instead of money under bail reform?
Risk and public safety
Why might a judge deny pretrial release in serious crime cases?
To protect the community
what happens when they're is an unreasonable delay
confessions inadmissible if interrogating officers obtained them during the delay.
What happens if you "skip bail?"
May result in bail bond agents hunting you down, and are permitted to pursue, arrest, and take what they’re owed without concern for due process or foreign jurisdictions
What law allows judges to deny bail if a defendant is dangerous?
Bail Reform Act of 1984
What risk must judges consider if a defendant may not return to court?
Risk of flight
what court decide that if they're is an unreasonable delay would make confessions inadmissible if interrogating officers obtained them during the delay.
Mcnabb v. U.S
Do bail bond agents who are hunting you down, bounty hunters, need warrants for your arrest?
No
Why can bail still be denied under bail reform laws?
To protect public safety
Which type of crime is more likely to result in denied pretrial release?
Serious crimes