recognizance
Example Sentences
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A judge released Lemon without bail on his own recognizance.
From Salon
Lemon was released on his own recognizance after a brief court appearance in Los Angeles and has vowed to fight the charges.
From Salon
“I have spent my entire career covering the news,” Lemon told reporters after he was released on his own recognizance Friday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times
Busfield, known for his roles on “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” was jailed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque but was granted release on his own recognizance on Jan. 20.
From Los Angeles Times
He was released on his personal recognizance and was told to remain at least 100 feet away from federal officers.
From Los Angeles Times
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