Guzman v. Junior

Petitioner Jorge Guzman has filed a petition seeking issuance of a writ of habeas corpus, to remedy his alleged illegal incarceration. Guzman asserts that the trial court ordered him to be held without bond, without conducting a proper hearing, and without making the necessary findings required under sections 907.041 and 903.046, Florida Statutes (2017), and Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.131 and 3.132.

The material facts are not in dispute: While out of custody1 awaiting trial on his case, Guzman failed to appear in court on January 18, 2017. An alias capias warrant was issued for his…