Martinez v. State

By previous order, we granted Zenon Martinez’ writ of habeas corpus and directed the trial court to hold a hearing to consider pretrial release on bond or other reasonable conditions. This opinion follows.

Martinez is charged with felony driving with a suspended license. He obtained a continuance of his trial and permission to leave the country to visit his son, but failed to appear in court on the new trial date. After his arrest on the warrant that was issued when he failed to appear, Martinez filed a motion with the trial court for pretrial release.

At the hearing on Martinez’ motion, the…