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    Angry Bond Reduction Process

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama

    I have a friend who was set up for selling drugs, he got caught with cocaine marijuana and a gun, yes he has prior charges and is a felon his bond is very high the lawyer put a motion in to have it reduced about how long is this process the bond is over a million dollars. Will they even reduce it or will it stay the same any body with prior experience or related issues your comments and input is welcomed . Thank you concerned friend

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    Default Re: Bond Reduction Process

    well, they don't generally toss on million dollar bonds without cause. If it will get reduced is only something the judge can answer. How long will it take? depends on how busy the court is and how well connected the lawyer is. A bail reduction hearing doesn't take long.

    Even if they cut it in half, would it really make any difference? A million dollar bond would be $100k cash (if it's a 10% purchase cost). Half a million dollar bond would be $50k cash. Is either a reasonable possibility?

    a felon caught with a gun and drugs; I wouldn't expect much to change. He has proven he learned nothing from his previous conviction and punishment and has no problem breaking the law. That makes him a bad risk to have on the street.

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    Default Re: Bond Reduction Process

    Yes but prior convictons were nol processed but I thought they have to have the bond with in price range that is able to make. by law or am i WRONG

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    Default Re: Bond Reduction Process

    Bail is set based on the crime that is allegedly committed and NOT based on the defendants ability to pay!

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    Default Re: Bond Reduction Process

    =sun84;416645]Yes but prior convictons were nol processed
    then why do you say he is a felon? You don't become a felon from a charge that is nolle prosequi.

    but I thought they have to have the bond with in price range that is able to make. by law or am i WRONG
    I'm not seeing a million dollar bond for a felon that got caught dealing drugs and carrying a gun as unreasonable. His attorney can obviously argue that it is and, as I said before, the judge will decide if it is or not.

    and no, they do not have to set it at a level that the defendant claims they can make. Think about that for a minute. Here is an example that helps explain; What sense would that be to an indigent that killed somebody? Obviously they could not afford any bail so on your argument, there should be no bail for a killer?

    sound like a logical argument?

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