State v. Bickel

Defendant was arraigned on June 12, 1997 on charges of aggravated assault, burglary, unlawful mischief, disorderly conduct, domestic assault, DUI, stalking and disturbing the peace by telephone. After reviewing affidavits in support of probable cause, the trial court ordered that defendant be held without bail pursuant to 13 VS.A. § 7553a. The trial court scheduled an evidentiary hearing for June 19,1997. At arraignment, defendant did not object to the week-long delay in scheduling. On appeal, defendant nonetheless claims that the trial court must hold an evidentiary hearing before it may…