Are bond hearings only for suspects who are accused of less serious crimes?
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Are bond hearings only for suspects who are accused of less serious crimes?
My son, a first time offense, committed and confessed to armed robbery. His attorney said the court would never allow a bond hearing for him. He has been in jail for over a month. This just doesn’t make sense to me.
Asked on July 10, 2014 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No. A bond hearing may be held in any crimnal offense if there is some request to detain the person.
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