In Re Weiner

Opinion

BENKE, Acting P. J.

Does the filing of an appeal by the People constitute a changed circumstance entitling the defendant to a bail review under Penal Code 1 section 1275? Under the facts of this case, we answer that question in the negative and deny the petition.

Background

After jury trial with Judge Napoleon Jones presiding, Murray Weiner (Weiner) was convicted of first degree murder with personal use of a firearm. After arraignment, bail had been set at $250,000. Weiner posted bail and later failed to appear at his preliminary examination. The court issued a no-bail bench warrant and…