Fast forward several weeks. It has been established that there is enough evidence for the courts to move forward with the case against John Lockheed. A trial date is set for 11 months in the future. At this point, the judge must determine whether to release John Lockheed on bail until his trial, or to remand him to the custody of the state where he will remain in prison awaiting his trial date.

You are present at the bail hearing. At the hearing, John Lockheed's attorney provides witnesses to establish the following:

• John Lockheed is a construction worker who has lived in Merryville for three years.
• He rents the home in which he lives and has paid his rent on time each month until the last four months. Three months ago, he was a week late with rent, two months ago he only was able to pay half his rent, and he is currently two weeks late on the most recent rent that is due.
• His truck is about to be repossessed due to non-payment of his loan.
• He is estranged from his family, but he is well known in Merryville as a friendly, gregarious citizen who has a lot of close friends.
• He volunteers at the local food bank, and is very active in his church.
• He has no prior criminal record.

1. Should the judge grant bail? Provide a well-reasoned argument supporting your position. Your argument should be at least several paragraphs long and should reference the above facts about John Lockheed as well as the facts of the case that you have established during your investigation throughout this term.

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