(Even if you could, I doubt you would.)
You couldn't be more right.... That being said I doubt I'd run in the same circles this guy would... :) Maybe, I'm just having a bigger problem with this whole thing than most or I'm just looking too close at this part of the story, but why??? Why stake your rep? Why is "NO F'ing Bail" not the answer??
Even using your example above, what if he did have property worth the bond or what if he does end up with scumbag friends who do pay? It may be a what if, but why the hell take that chance? If he was God forbid released, if that was you, would you actually show up at the time of trial?? Obviously, please know I'm not trying to be confrontational (can't always tell on computer, lol!) I guess I just wouldn't take the chance.
"...If he was God forbid released, if that was you, would you actually show up at the time of trial?? Obviously, please know I'm not trying to be confrontational (can't always tell on computer, lol!) I guess I just wouldn't take the chance..."
Well, first of all, I ain't a guy, and I feel very strongly about child predators. Here's a hypothetical for you: IF the guys gets out on bail, what makes you think he will be ABLE to return for trial?
He most likely has a history of molestation, and if so, he has been put on a "watch roster". If that is so, his neighbors know where he lives. To carry the theory a little bit farther, he could set his house on fire just before he ties himself to the bed, or commit suicide by being shot in the back just before he hangs himself.
I suspect the guy would actually be afraid of being released. At least for now.