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How Can A Criminal Attorney Help Me With The Decision To Post Bail?

February 27, 2013

Paul Wallin

Usually, if you have been charged with a crime, you will be allowed to post bail instead of being held in jail until the end of your trial. The amount of bail is initially set at the “bail schedule”. However, if you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you then your lawyer can […]

What can be done to reduce my bail amount?

November 9, 2012

Paul Wallin

First and foremost, you must retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to advocate on your behalf in court with the judge and assigned prosecutor. A few examples of arguments that can be made in an effort to get your bail reduced include: (1) Demonstrate that you have sufficient local contacts in the area such that […]

How does posting bail with a bail bond company work?

November 8, 2012

Paul Wallin

Bail bonds companies work with suspects in custody in an effort to enter into an agreement in which the bail bondsman posts the bail for the defendant’s release from jail. Note that if the defendant does not appear at all court dates, the bail bondsman will be liable for the entire bail bond amount.

Can I pay the full bail amount and be released from jail in California?

November 5, 2012

Paul Wallin

A person can pay the full amount of the bond. Assuming the defendant appears at all court dates, the full amount paid will be refunded back to you at the conclusion of the case. Understand that the defendant, once released, is still required to attend all court appearances and abide by any other bail conditions.

I posted bail with a bondsman when I was arrested and he let me make payments. I lost my job and cant pay the bondsman? Does that mean I will go back to jail?

May 23, 2012

Paul Wallin

The answer is probably yes. The bail bondsman entered into an agreement with you to bail you out of jail. If you violate that agreement, which includes making payments to him in a timely manner on the premium you owe him, he can advise the court that he feels you are not a good “risk” […]

My husband was just arrested? Should I bail him out or hire an attorney first?

February 14, 2012

Paul Wallin

It is never a good idea to post bail for someone without speaking to an attorney first. In some cases a lawyer will be able to have the bail reduced before the first court date. Retaining a criminal defense law firm can also entitle you to reduced bail bond fees. This is called “attorney referred […]

If my loved one is in jail why should I speak to a criminal defense lawyer in Riverside before deciding whether to bail him out?

October 20, 2011

Paul Wallin

You always should speak to an experienced criminal defense lawyer before making a decision as to whether to bail someone out of jail. In most cases the family of the accused will speak to a bail bondsman to attempt to have their loved one bailed out of jail. However, a bail bondsman must charge a fee […]

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