Perez v. State

OPINION

This is a habeas corpus appeal from an order denying post-conviction reduction in bail pending appeal. Perez pled guilty to Felony Driving While Intoxicated and received a four-year sentence. His bond pending appeal was set at $100,000 and five months later Perez moved for reduction of the appeal bond. 1 The court heard evidence, denied the motion, and this appeal followed. For the reasons stated below, we reverse the trial court’s decision and order a reduction in the bail amount.

Perez contends that the order denying reduction in bail should be reversed because it is excessive under…