(1) The district court’s finding that there was substantial evidence to support the charges was not clearly erroneous where the State presented alleged victims’ CJC interviews and medical reports. (2) The district court’s findings that the defendant posed a substantial danger and a flight risk were not clearly erroneous where there was evidence to support risk of harm and incentive to flee.
Practice tip:
Statements from alleged victims alone are strong enough to constitute substantial evidence for bail purposes.
Practice tip:
“Substantial danger,” as it is used in the bail statute, encompasses various types of danger, including physical, psychological, or financial and economic danger.
