At the age of 19, Frank Anderson was convicted of rape and sentenced to prison for three years. Approximately one year after his release, he became a suspect in a number of robberies of women. He threatened a number of the victims with bodily harm if they filed complaints. One 21-year-old victim nevertheless agreed to cooperate with the authorities, and Anderson was arrested and charged with robbery. Shortly after his initial appearance, he was released on bail. Anderson then broke into the 21-year-old woman’s house, beat her, kicked her numerous times, and stole $3,000 and a gun. The victim suffered a concussion and needed seven stitches. Anderson was identified, and again he was apprehended and charged with an additional count of robbery. Should he be detained or released? How much bail would you set in order to release? What other factors would you need to know?
