A Bakersfield man charged with killing his sister in law will remain free on $200,000 bail.

A judge on Tuesday denied a request by prosecutors to keep Paul Magallanes, 37, in jail without bail despite a murder a charge.

Police say Magallanes shot Margerita Lopez, 38, at point-blank range during a family argument at a house on Pearl Street last April.

Prosecutors call him a public safety risk, however his lawyer says he’s followed the rules since the shooting.

Magallanes is due back in court May 28.