PL 215.56 · Article 215
Bail Jumping in the Second Degree
This felony applies when you knowingly fail to appear while the underlying charge was a felony, or when the failure to appear lasts longer than thirty days.
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- You were released on bail or recognizance in a case involving a felony, or your absence exceeded thirty days.
- You knowingly failed to appear as required.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The underlying charge was not a felony at the time of release.
- You did not know of the obligation to appear.
- The absence was not voluntary.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class E Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 4 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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