QUESTION
Is it customary for the court to set bail even though he was not in custody?
Asked on Aug 27th, 2016 on DUI/DWI - California
More details to this question:
My son was arrested on a DUI. He went to court from jail, but never went in front of judge and was told he was being released as there were no charges against him. About a 2 months after his release, he received a Notice to Appear from the court. At arraignment, he was read his charges and offered a PD. This was his 2nd DUI. Not in custody and being released as there were no charges brought against him at that time.
1 ANSWER
It is customary for the court to set bail on any second DUI offense (within 10 years of another) that is filed/charged.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2016 at 6:28 PM