No way. Not on the weight of evidence against him Not a chance. No. First consideration is the weight of evidence. The judge doesn't look at flight risk first. Ever heard the terms, "danger to the community" and "high risk of committing further offenses" if allowed out on bail? Strength of case comes first, before moving to whether they will show up in court or do a runner. See the above. Presumption of innocence, thus, potential sentence is irrelevant. Example, the defense might prove he suffers from a psychiatric condition, so, mitigating circumstances that go towards sentencing. Flight risk had nothing to do with this guy not getting bail.
