Ex Parte Reyes

OPINION

TAFT, Justice.

Appellant, Jessie Reyes, stands charged by indictment with possession of 721 kilograms of cocaine with intent to deliver. Bail was originally set at $10,000,000. Appellant sought bail reduction through a habeas corpus proceeding. Following'a hearing, 1 the trial court granted relief and reduced bail to $3,000,000. Appellant now brings this appeal. We address whether bail in the amount of $3,000,000 in this case is excessive. We affirm.

Guidelines for Setting Bail

The amount of bail is within the sound discretion of the trial court. Ex parte Pemberton, 577 S.W.2d 266, 267…