In general, the legitimate concern of the court with regard to setting bail is to ensure that the defendant will appear in court when required. State v. Johnson, 61 N.J. 361 (1972). More specifically, bail pending appeal shall be granted “if it appears that the case involves a substantial question which should be determined by […]

Prison-bound defendants generally fall into two categories. The first category involves those who are convicted of a first or second degree crime. The second category deals with those whose prior records are bad and are therefore not amenable to probationary sentences, even though probation could otherwise be imposed for a third or fourth degree crime. […]