State v. Woodcock

The State appeals a district court order that ruled that an accused may not be held without bail under 13 VS.A. § 7553a (person charged with violent felony may be held without bail under certain circumstances) unless the State shows a threat of physical violence to a specific individual. Defendant is charged with armed robbery of a gas station, and the court ordered defendant to be released upon deposit of $25,000 bail, which defendant has been unable to pay. The State appeals to a single justice pursuant to 13 VS.A. § 7556(c), and the appeal is reviewed pursuant to VR.A.R 9(a). I reverse.

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