[MichaelZuo]

> No, you can have your attorney file an habeas corpus to either have your case tried speedily or have you be released from jail until the court date.

That is unless the individual is considered a flight risk from Brazil.

[throwawaysugar]

> That is unless the individual is considered a flight risk from Brazil.

Although normally even if you are considered a flight risk you often just have to turn in your passport and wait for your trial at home, IIRC

[MichaelZuo]

Okay serious flight risk, or whatever threshold it is in Brazil.