"Usually the judges, even the easy ones, will revoke bail if (the defendant) is found guilty, " Sabadini said.

CNN: Convicted rapist caught after nearly 35 years on run

Sabadini, now retired and living in Norwell, Massachusetts, told CNN that most lawyers quickly move on to the next case, but this one never quite left his mind.

CNN: Convicted rapist caught after nearly 35 years on run

Sabadini said he had hoped Irving would be sent straight to state prison and was surprised by Prince's decision to grant bail because there was no longer a presumption of innocence.

CNN: Convicted rapist caught after nearly 35 years on run