Walk It Through: The Bond Hearing
An arrest for what the officer saw, release on recognizance, and a false report as its own misdemeanor.
After a shoving match outside a bar, a person is arrested and held overnight.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One night and one charge. Failure to appear after recognizance, the crimes listed in § 5-202(d), and the assault charge are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Search warrantA judge's warrant issued on a sworn application establishing probable cause. The search has to be made within 10 calendar days after it is issued.
- False statementA statement, report or complaint to a law enforcement officer known to be false, made with intent to deceive and to cause an investigation or other action. A misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months, a $500 fine, or both.
- Personal recognizanceRelease on a promise to appear without money put up, when the court believes the defendant will appear as required.