Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia

Q: Will i be granted bond for a capias failure to appear with one failure to appear a year prior in another county?

I currently have a capias for failure to appear in Lynchburg, Virginia. A year ago in Campbell County, Virginia I was charged with a failure to appear. I was issued a summons. Considering the factors,what are the chances I will be granted bond by the magistrate?

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Susan Fremit
Susan Fremit
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: It will depend on what your reason for non-appearance is. If you have a documented reason and show it to the magistrate, you may well get bond. Otherwise you will likely be held for a bond hearing before a Judge.

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