Q: In the state of Texas can a person be held in jail because of there back ground if they didn't do the crime?
Meaning I know someone that is in jail for agg robber of
ADW 3 charges with no evidence and was told that they cant let him go because of his back ground. He didnt commit those chargers at all.
A: If a person's background may be taken into account when setting the bond. However, there must be a current charge for a new crime. If the is no evidence to support the new charge, then this person should have an attorney fighting it via, grand jury, examining trial, etc. If the new charge is dismissed, then he won't be held.
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