Hsu Fly, Don't Bother Me

Okay, maybe someone can explain this to me...

Fifteen years ago, this Hsu guy pled and fled. He pled "no contest" to a felony, then fled to China.

So now... he finally gets re-arrested, and the judge lets him stay out on bail?

Didn't it occur to the judge that he might be a flight risk? Since he had taken flight before?

My theory may be drawn wrong
But I would guess he's long-gone
To Hong Kong.