Thank you for responding so quickly. My son is 26 years old. I too thought the bond was set to high. If they are barred from setting bail so high, can they not get in trouble for that? Who does set bail bonds when you are charged for a crime? Lawyers or Judges? Also he goes for a prelimanary...
My son has been arrested in MI for home invasion 1st degree his bond has been set @ $150,000. If you cannot be fined for this crime for more than $5000, how can a bond be set so high? What are my chances of helping him get out of jail time? Would talking to his probation officer help? Reassuring...