A defense lawyer has filed a motion to set bail for an accused bank robber just days after a judge denied bail, calling him a danger to the community.

Public Defender Susan Rinne entered her appearance for Terry Hager on Friday. Hager is charged with first-degree robbery, a Class-A felony in connection with a stickup at the UMB Bank at 1211 North Belt March 5.

Judge Keith Marquart denied bail in the case during Hager’s first appearance, and scheduled a preliminary hearing March 25. In a court affidavit, St Joseph Police Detective Quentin Abbott described a lengthy criminal history that includes a prior felony conviction for a bank robbery in which a teller was shot. Mr Hager is currently on federal parole of that offense after serving a lengthy prison term.

“Due to the serious nature of the crime it is not unreasonable to believe the defendant will not appear in court,” according to the affidavit.

He also has prior convictions for stealing, stealing a vehicle, burglary, forgery and felony domestic assault, according to the court document.