People request to increase Ryder Stapp's bail denied; one reason family ties

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The hallway was packed before Courtroom 1 opened for Ryder Stapp's arraignment this afternoon.

Deputy District Attorney Trent Timm requested increase in bail.  DA asked for bail to be increased to $195,000. The increase in bail  is $20,000 from the bail amount at booking which was $175,000. The jail amount was based on charges of the arrest by law enforcement.

The DA's motion to increase bail was denied without prejudice by Judge Timothy Canning. "An extra $20,000 won't do much to ensure public safety."

The DA filed a first amended complaint. The only difference is that the date of the offense was corrected to June 28, 2019.

Stapp's attorney, Mr. Benjamin Okin entered a not guilty plea to all charges. He did not state on record that all special allegations were denied. A 977 waiver of personal appearance was filed for Stapp in court today.

Mr. Okin said that "bail is to ensure appearance." Mr. Okin mentioned Stapp's family connections and other local ties.

"Family members posted bail," said Mr. Okin. "Mr. Stapp doesn't have that kind of bail."

Mr. Timm did everything to get that bail increase and get Stapp remanded into custody. Mr. Timm mentioned Stapp's priors that I posted about previously.  This was the hit and run with property damage and unsafe speed.

"Given the facts of this case , " said Mr. Timm, "the Court should focus on public safety."

In his summary of the events that lead to Stapp's arrest, Mr. Timm said that Stapp "went to Shamus T Bones, had many drinks. He had a designated driver."

"Stapp's blood alcohol was  three times the legal limit" and he was driving 100 mph on Humboldt Hill. "He collided into the house, killed Mr. Beland and injured Ms. Martin."

"After he committed the crime, he climbed out of the passenger window and tried to run away."

"This is a serious felony and a strike offense," said Mr. Timm. He told Judge Canning that "if the Court wants to lower established bail, the Court must find unusual circumstances."

Mr. Timm made Judge Canning state what those were on record.

The unusual circumstances according to Judge Canning were bail was paid, defendant is present, defendant has community ties and established family ties.

Conditions were placed on Stapp remaining out of custody. He has to obey all laws, cannot possess or consume alcohol, cannot enter a place where alcohol is the primary item for sale, submit to chemical testing at request of law enforcement, cannot consume alcohol and drive and Stapp cannot drive unless he is licensed and insured.

Intervention is on October 8. Preliminary hearing is on October 29. Time was waived.

Over 20 people which included family, friends and Robert Beland's wife Elizabeth Martin. Stapp had fewer people with him.

Ms. Heidi Holmquist is representing the victims, Beland and Martin.

Stapp in blue pants and a white printed shirt walked out of the Courthouse holding hands with a younh woman. Steve Payton of Bill Davidson bail bonds posted bail.

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