Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Thomas Parker v. State of Florida

no. 01-1013

Broward County


Parker was charged with offenses occurring when he allegedly tried to flee from police officers. He was released on bond pending trial. Soon thereafter he was arrested on drug charges, and the trial court revoked his bond in the earlier charge based on a Florida statute. Parker argued that the statute unconstitutionally infringed on his right to bail, but the trial court and the Fourth District Court rejected this argument.