A judge presiding over a domestic violence courtroom in Fort Lauderdale had to intervene after the defendant began attacking his female victim, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office. John Charles Reasee II, who is 29, was informed by the court that he would be taken to jail because he was in violation of the terms of his release before trial. Reasee went around his criminal defense lawyer and began hitting the victim repeatedly. County Court judge Ian Richards joined two police officers and the courtroom deputy in subduing the defendant.
Many criminal defendants are allowed pre-trial release, meaning that they are not required to stay in jail while they await trial provided that they meet certain conditions. For example, a defendant released on his own recognizance will be required to maintain a home address. The court must be able to contact him. In other cases, a defendant might be released on bail.
Pre-trial release is most frequently granted to defendants facing misdemeanor charges and those who appear to be reliable or have ties to the community. For instance, a person who has lived in the county for his entire life, who is employed, and whose family lives locally is far less likely to "jump bail" or otherwise fail to appear for trial. A defendant who has many past convictions, few connections to the community, or who has previously failed to appear is less likely to receive pre-trial release. In some cases, defendants must meet conditions like electronic monitoring in order to obtain pre-trial release. If the defendant violates the terms of his release, he can and likely will be taken into police custody to await trial.
The Florida criminal defense attorneys at Musca Law provide comprehensive legal representation throughout the state of Florida. If you have been charged with a crime, contact our offices as soon as possible.
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Many criminal defendants are allowed pre-trial release, meaning that they are not required to stay in jail while they await trial provided that they meet certain conditions. For example, a defendant released on his own recognizance will be required to maintain a home address. The court must be able to contact him. In other cases, a defendant might be released on bail.
Pre-trial release is most frequently granted to defendants facing misdemeanor charges and those who appear to be reliable or have ties to the community. For instance, a person who has lived in the county for his entire life, who is employed, and whose family lives locally is far less likely to "jump bail" or otherwise fail to appear for trial. A defendant who has many past convictions, few connections to the community, or who has previously failed to appear is less likely to receive pre-trial release. In some cases, defendants must meet conditions like electronic monitoring in order to obtain pre-trial release. If the defendant violates the terms of his release, he can and likely will be taken into police custody to await trial.
The Florida criminal defense attorneys at Musca Law provide comprehensive legal representation throughout the state of Florida. If you have been charged with a crime, contact our offices as soon as possible.
The original article is available here.
