Ex Parte Sabur-Smith

OPINION

Appellant is charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony. He appeals the denial of his pretrial application for habeas corpus requesting bail reduction. The trial court refused to lower the $150,000 bail. We reverse the trial court’s order denying habeas corpus relief, we grant relief, and we set bail at $30,000.

Factual Background

At his December 11, 2001 hearing, appellant testified that he was 22-years old. For the last three years he has been living with his mother in her Bryan-College Station home. His ties to the community include his fiancé, nine uncles, three aunts…