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Defendant in the above-entitled case, thru counsel, unto this Honorable Court,
respectfully states:
1. That the defendant is in custody for the alleged commission of a capital offense;
2. That no bail has been recommended for his temporary release, on the assumption that
the evidence of guilt is strong;
3. That the burden of showing that evidence of guilt is strong is on the prosecution, and
unless this fact is satisfactorily shown, the defendant may be bailed at the court’s
discretion.
WHEREFORE, upon prior notice and hearing, it is respectfully prayed that the defendant
by admitted to ball in such amount as this Honorable Court may fix.
Copy furnished:
Name and Address of Counsel of the Other Parties
PROOF OF SERVICE
EXPLANATION (if served by registered mail)