Everett, WA asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: When charged with vehicular assault, will the person be held on bail or released after there hearing.

The person has no prior record

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Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: There is no exact answer. Depends on the jurisdiction, who the judge is, and the facts of the case. The most important factor about the facts of the case is probably whether it was alcohol related or not.

If the person appears out of custody, particularly if they appear with a lawyer, they should not have to post bail. Bail is designed for people who are a flight risk, a risk to interfere with the process (ie manipulate witnesses), or present a risk to community safety. So with no prior history they should be released, but again different courts / judges have their own standards. You should definitely talk to a lawyer who practices in that court before the first appearance.

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