Can judges deny bail? Bail is a right guaranteed to every citizen by the 8th Amendment of the US Constitution. However, there are certain circumstances under which a defendant can be denied the right to bail. Read on to learn a little more about reasons why bail might get denied. Repeat Offender When someone is on probation or parole and they commit another crime, they'll probably be arrested. Depending on the nature of the crime the defendant committed, they might have their bail forfeited...