The Anatomy of Flight Risk: A Cautionary Tale for High Profile Cases The recent bond increase for Barry Morphew is a stark reminder that high profile cases often involve more than just the crime itself – they also involve the accused's propensity to flee, defy, or disregard court orders.
In this case, Morphew's actions demonstrate a reckless disregard for the law and a blatant disrespect for the judicial process.
The judge's decision to increase Morphew's bond from $3 million to $10 million cash only is not surprising given his "capacity to commit new offenses while on bond.