If someone is arrested, receiving bail offers a way to tie up any loose ends and be with family members before going to court. However, it isn’t always guaranteed. Here are three common reasons why someone could be denied bail. 

When You Could Be Denied Bail

1. History of Missed Court Dates

If the judge believes the suspect will break their promise to appear in court, they’ll deny bail immediately. In this situation, the suspect is considered a “flight risk.” A history of missing court dates is a common reason for denying bail in these situations. 

2. Extreme Crimes

Each crime has a different level of severity that can determine the punishment for the suspect and the amount of bail they get offered. The judge will deny bail if the arrested individual committed a federal crime, such as espionage or murder, or other crime that warrants a longer sentence, or is seen as a threat to the rest of the community. There’s a much higher possibility that a suspect accused of a serious crime will flee if they were released and miss the court date. 

3. Threat to the Community

Once an individual is arrested, a judge determines how much a suspect’s crime affected the community and if the individual is a safe person to release into the public. If they believe this person to be a threat, they will deny bail. The judge will want to make sure the individual won’t harm any other people, and this could happen if the individual is released before their trial. 

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