Judge Increases Bail for Driver in Fatal AccidentJudge Increases Bail for Driver in Fatal Accident A judge has increased the bail for the driver involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian. The suspect, identified as John Doe, was initially granted bail at $10,000. However, after a hearing held by Judge Jane Roe, Doe’s bail has been raised to $25,000. The accident occurred on March 15th when Doe’s vehicle struck the pedestrian, identified as Mary Jane Smith, while she was crossing the street. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Doe is facing charges of vehicular homicide, reckless driving, and failure to yield to a pedestrian. During the bail hearing, the prosecutor argued that Doe’s actions demonstrated a reckless disregard for human life and that he should be held on a higher bail amount. The defense attorney countered that Doe has no prior criminal record and that he should be granted a reasonable bail amount. Judge Roe ultimately sided with the prosecution, stating that the severity of the charges and Doe’s actions warranted an increased bail amount. Doe’s bail has been set at $25,000, which he must pay in order to be released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again on April 15th for a preliminary hearing.
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