What does being released with no bail mean? Does it mean there are greater chances of being innocent than if there was a bail?

While bail does often reflect the strength of a case it is not always a direct correlation. It often means that jail is unlikely even if convicted.

The courts usually do take the nature of the charges and the strenghts of the prosecutions case into consideration when determining baill. Having said that though, just because bail wasn't set doesn't mean that the defendant won't be found guilty.

It means that based upon all the facts and circumstances, including the facts of the case, the criminal history of the defendant if any, along with the defendant's ties to the community, it is likely the defendant will voluntarily return to court so bail is not needed. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart Ave, Suite 200 Garden City, NY 11530 516-408-3666 (o) / 516-408-3833 (f) [email protected]

Bail is strictly a decision about whether you can be trusted to come back to court on your own, without the risk of losing money. The judge may have been referring to nothing here meaning no evidence or may simply have been commenting that there is nothing there to indicate you are a flight risk. I wouldn't read any more into it than that. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Deputy Bureau Chief with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office who has been specializing in criminal law for over 15 years. I offer free consultations by telephone, in-office or by videoconference.