At the state level a trial judge who is requested to release a convicted defendant pending the defendant's appeal of his or her conviction would be least likely to consider the __________.

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The judge is primarily concerned with the defendant's likelihood of fleeing or endangering the community if released pending appeal. The ability to attend a family reunion is not relevant to the judge's decision. The other factors listed (respect for the law, length of sentence, ties to family and community) may be relevant to some degree.

At the State Level a Trial Judge Who Is Requested