What is the case law on bail for a defendant who has been charged with a criminal offence while on the run?

"New York", United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Algomai, 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 25168, 48 Misc.3d 760, 9 N.Y.S.3d 858 (N.Y. Crim. Ct. 2015):

The defendant avoids extended pretrial incarceration and the anxieties and uncertainties of a trial; he gains a speedy disposition of the case, the chance to acknowledge his guilt, and a prompt start in realizing whatever potential there may be for rehabilitation. Judges and prosecutors conserve vital and scarce resources. The public is protected from the risks posed by those charged with criminal offenses who are at large on bail while awaiting

[9 N.Y.S.3d 860]

completion of criminal proceedings (Blackledge v. Allison, 431 U.S. 63, 71, 97 S.Ct. 1621, 52 L.Ed.2d 136 [1977] ).

Other Questions


Is a minor criminal offence included in the criminal history of a defendant in the Criminal History of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a minor criminal offence included in the criminal history of a defendant under section 4A1.2(c)(2) of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can restitution be ordered only for the criminal conviction for the same criminal offence for which the criminal charges were dismissed? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In what circumstances will a defendant plead not guilty to a claim that the provisions of the New York State Criminal Code apply to a defendant who has not been convicted of any criminal charges under the same statutes? ("New York", United States of America)
Is a defendant entitled to immunity from prosecution for the same crime if charged with the same same offence but convicted of the same criminal offence once discharged? ("New York", United States of America)
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a defendant was punished for successfully severing the unrelated criminal charges from two separate criminal charges? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with a criminal charge if he and his codefendants were arrested in the same criminal investigation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
If a defendant is convicted of a charge under Section 1983 of the Criminal Code, can they seek damages under the same section after pleading guilty to the same charge? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What remedies are available to a state criminal defendant who has been convicted of a federal offence under Section 1983 of the Criminal Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What rights does a criminal defendant have to be provided with a description of the criminal charges? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.