Question

You were charged with stealing $1.7 million from your employer and were caught at the airport with a ticket to Rio de Janeiro. When brought before the judge, you ask for bail explaining that you have a sick mother to take care of and cannot stay in jail before the trial. You further explain that you were going to Rio to get some special medicine for her. The judge refuses to grant you bail. Can the judge do that?

Answer 1

yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

eight amendment. excessive bail. the judge doesn't have to grant bail if the person is a flight risk or a danger to the community