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Murder Mystery Tech Question

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the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:

--- Quote from: LizW65 on April 22, 2009, 09:57:57 PM ---Okay, has anyone here ever known of an instance in which an individual arrested for murder was NOT held without bail, but released on bail within 24 hours of being arrested?

If so, what circumstances contributed to his/her being released?

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In what country ?

LizW65:

--- Quote from: neurovore on April 23, 2009, 08:48:13 PM ---In what country ?

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The US, specifically New York City in 1947.

LizW65:
Another thought:  would a hefty bribe in the right pocket do the trick?

meg_evonne:
on a murder trial? Nope, traffic ticket in NY--maybe, Chicago for sure as long you made the check out to a politician.

Agravaine:
Basically, bail is set (or not) by examining the ties the accused has to the community, their economic circumstances and the nature of the crime.

So, consider the following examples:

A -- 30 year resident, owns home, multiple family members, middle class back ground, some kind of accidental death (i.e. manslaughter) -- low/no bail;
B -- Travelling salesmen, knows no one in the community, no money, Murder II -- reasonably high bail because of flight risk
C -- World travelling billionaire with known ties to non-extradition treaty country -- super high bail, maybe remanded until trial (particularly if extremely henious, violent Murder I)

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