Dangerous aside, what part, if any does a previous record play in setting bail? I'd think that the judge has the BOP in front of him when he's setting bail.
Gary
The prior record plays a part only insofar as it reflects defaults on court appearances.
While the distinction may not be obvious for the layman at first glance, the issue of bail is not whether the defendant is a bad guy or likely guilty of the crime on which he is being arraigned.
It can be argued that the system should be different; my point is only to describe what it presently is.