When an accused individual is arrested and brought to jail, a bail bond hearing is arranged. At the hearing, a judge creates a bond amount, which may be paid in cash or you can pay bonding company a certain percentage of the value of the bond. The intention of the bond is to secure the accused individual's appearances at upcoming court proceedings. If an accused person is released from jail on bail, but neglects to appear at their next court date, he or she gives up the cash bail bond.

Was your loved one recently arrested? Our criminal defense lawyers can help! Contact an attorney today for more information about obtaining bail for your friend, spouse, or family member.

Our criminal defense lawyers can assist with the following:

• Surety Bonds
• Bail Release Options
• Cash Bonds
• Property Bonds
• Own Recognizance
• Reduction of Bail

The amount of your bail is set based on the magnitude of the crime committed, any existing criminal record the individual may posses, in addition to the potential that you may flee from town in order to avoid a trial, also referred to as a flight risk. The amount of bail is paid to and held by the court in order to help guarantee that you will be returning to court when you are supposed to. The bond is then closed after the trial is complete. Most individuals in this situation choose to hire a criminal defense attorney at some point and time to help them through the process and represent them in court.

Do you have a friend, spouse, or family member that is currently in jail and in need of bail? Our attorneys can help! Contact a criminal defense lawyer today for more information about obtaining bail for your loved one.

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Did you know?
A bail bond hearing lawyer in your area will defend you at your hearing to convince the judge that you are not a possible flight risk.
Just the fact that you have hired a private, criminal defense lawyer is enough to prove to the court that you are invested and involved in your case. To find out how we can be of assistance in your specific case, please contact a local law firm as soon as possible for a consultation.