A dangerousness hearing is held to determine whether or not you are a flight risk, or a danger to the community at large. The outcome of this hearing will determine whether you will be allowed to post bail or be held without bail.
The factors that a judge will take into consideration at a dangerousness hearing include:
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the type of crime and the circumstances around the offense
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ties to the community you may having including family, career, and obligations
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your mental and physical health, as well as your reputation in the community
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if you have a criminal record or prior convictions the nature of past offenses will be considered
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the statutory sentence guidelines for the crime
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whether you have any addictions or substance abuse history
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whether you have had any prior bail violations or violations of a court order involving the current crime
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any parole or probation violations
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an assessment of the risk involved in allowing you to be released, the severity of any danger present to the community or risk to interference in the investigation into the current crime
Even if your crime is minor and you feel there would not be concern for the judge to hold you without bail, it is important to obtain the advice of a Criminal Defense Attorney prior to your dangerousness hearing. If you need the assistance of an experienced and qualified Dangerousness Hearing attorney, contact John L. Calcagni at (401) 351-5100 now for a free consultation.
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