bail conditions

[nohara]

What is the name of your state? Maine
I am out on bail conditions, and don't appear in court until April 8th. Is there any way or reason that my bail conditions can be change.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state? Maine
I am out on bail conditions, and don't appear in court until April 8th. Is there any way or reason that my bail conditions can be change.

Yes. The court or guarantor of the bail may decide they don't trust you and revoke it or place sever restrictions on you...

 

[nohara]

So they can change them to be more severe, but can I or anyone on my behalf change them in my benefit. I am restricted to see someone, and they arent pressing charges and they are trying to get them dropped, but I am worried about their health because they are alone and has nobody to go to about the situation. Can the district attorny lessen the bail conditions if the victim requests that that be done, and the fact that they arent going to testify against me.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: So they can change them to be more severe, but can I or anyone on my behalf change them in my benefit.

A: Yes and no.



Q: Can the district attorny lessen the bail conditions if the victim requests that that be done, and the fact that they arent going to testify against me.

A: No; it is up to the judge.

 

[Just Blue]

So they can change them to be more severe, but can I or anyone on my behalf change them in my benefit. I am restricted to see someone, and they arent pressing charges and they are trying to get them dropped, but I am worried about their health because they are alone and has nobody to go to about the situation. Can the district attorny lessen the bail conditions if the victim requests that that be done, and the fact that they arent going to testify against me.

How do you know this person isn't going to testify? Is this a DV situation?

 

[nohara]

yes it is a dv case. The victim has told a friend of mine that she isnt going to testify, because what happened was a misunderstanding. We where both drunk, and it was icey out, we fell together. At the time she thought I pushed her cause she was drunk, and so did the cops but it was because I fell and took her down with me. The cops didn't give her enough time to repsond if I hurt her. They thought I hit her, which I didn't and they chose to just arrest me on the spot, and they pressured her into a confession cause she was drunk. Now after i was arrested she tried to go to the jail, and tell them that I didn't do anything and it is a complete misunderstanding, but nothing could be done at that point. We live in a town where we are not from so she doesn't have any family support and she is all alone and I am worried about her. keep in mind that I have not had any direct contact with her, I understand my bail conditions. I just want to be able to help her through this, I am a college student I have no previous record. I am a good person, this is just a complete misunderstanding.

 

[nohara]

any help here

 

[kiddj2]

My advice to you would be: Don't rock the boat. The system doesn't care the circumstances of your arrest right now. It won't care until your court date.

The condition of the bail was placed there because the situation at the time was interpreted that you were hostile toward her. I believe that in order to violate that bail condition, you would have to have contact with her, and she would have to report it to the court.

I understand you're feeling for her, but one month isn't a big deal when compared to the alternatives the court could impose on you. If you do have contact, don't let the court catch you doing it.

It may sound like conflicting advice, but bottom line is: Don't mess with the system, but don't be enslaved to it either.

 

[nohara]

thanks I appreciate the response. What are the chances that the district attorney will take the case to court if she drops the charges, won't testify against me and also the cops coerced her into a confesion because she was drunk and vulneralbe at the time. I remember the cops saying lets take him in before she has a chance to say anything.

 

[Just Blue]

thanks I appreciate the response. What are the chances that the district attorney will take the case to court if she drops the charges, won't testify against me and also the cops coerced her into a confesion because she was drunk and vulneralbe at the time. I remember the cops saying lets take him in before she has a chance to say anything.

It's called a subpoena. If the DA issues the victim one she will have to either show up and testify or a warrant will be issued for her arrest.