TCA 40-26-103
Admission to bail by appellate court
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
A defendant may apply to an appellate court for bail while their criminal conviction is being appealed, though bail pending appeal is not automatic.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
In case the appropriate appellate court or any appellate court judge shall be of the opinion that under the circumstances stated by the trial judge the trial judge abused discretion in so denying bail, the appellate court or any appellate court judge may admit the person so convicted to bail pending the disposition of the appeal by the appellate court.
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TCA Section40-26-103