Friday, November 5, 1999
State of Florida v. Jean David Paul

No.95,265

Broward County


Facts
While released on bond, Paul was arrested on other charges. At the State's request, the trial court revoked Paul's bond on the original charge and ordered him held without bond pending trial. Paul filed an emergency petition that the Fourth District Court granted, finding that the trial court did not have absolute discretion to deny bond unless the defendant meets criteria provided by statute. The District Court certified conflict with another Florida appeals court, and the Supreme Court accepted review to resolve the conflict.