In re People v. Blagg

T1 Over ten years ago, a jury convicted Michael Blagg of first degree murder for killing his wife. The trial court sentenced him to a mandatory term of life in prison without parole. Years later, because of revelations about juror misconduct, the trial court granted Blagg a new trial. court concluded that it was required to restore the entire status quo ante, including the amount and terms of bond. After setting a new bond hearing, but before that hearing occurred, the court reinstated the $500,000 cash or surety bond it had set before Blagg's first trial. Because the trial court dispensed…