You are a judge handling initial arraignments (like Judge Saxe does -- see the video interview in the Module on Initial Court Appearances). Mr John Doe comes before you and you have to decide whether to release him or not: Charges/offenses are robbery, E/DW, CONSP ROBBERY, and OWN/POSS GUN BY PROHIBIT PERS. He robbed a citizen at gunpoint. This person had multiple prior arrests for drug use or possession, alcohol, and drunkenness. First arrested when he was a juvenile and is a moderate risk.

Comment Requirements: write 300+ words answering whether or not you release Mr. Doe and what restrictions you would place on him if you released him. Support your decision with policy and law from your book and the case ofValdez-Jimenezas well as the specific details alleged in the reports.