SCOV Law

The "art department" is  particularly lazy this week By Andy Delaney One three-justice published entry order this week.  Mr. Buell faced (and still faces) multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault. These types of charges—as in, charges carrying a potential  life sentence—often result in a HWOB (hold without bail) order because there's a presumption for HWOB when the evidence of guilt is great . The trial court does have discretion to release someone on bail after considering the circumstances. Now, while Mr. Buell conceded that the evidence of guilt was great, he contended that he should be released on bail due to his complex medical needs. The trial court looked at Mr. Buell's criminal record, which included several felony and misdemeanor charges; the details of the offense (choking incidents and threats against the complainant’s life), and a proposed neighborly custodian who happened to live just a little too close to complainant for comfort. T...