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58A Dangerousness Hearing

A 58A Dangerousness Hearing is one of the most powerful tools in the district attorney’s arsenal. Above all, that piece of paper allows the police to hold the defendant in custody. No bail or GPS bracelet. Nothing. A 58A dangerousness motion must b… Read More
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Determining Bail

What is bail and how is it determined? Money given to court to hold until resolution of the case is called bail. A dismissed case; a plea agreement entered; or a trial with a verdict is a resolved case. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the perso… Read More
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