2 The use of bail is justified on two grounds. a A person should not be jailed until his or her guilt is established. b A defendant is better able to prepare for trial outside of jail.
In summary, the justification for bail primarily upholds the presumption of innocence and protects the rights of the accused while ensuring that they have the opportunity to prepare for their trial.
What is the purpose of bail? Bail is used to make sure the defendant will come to court. The seriousness of the offense is only one of the factors the judge considers when setting the amount of bail.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.
The defendant can post their own bail or ask a family member or friend to post it. If the defendant uses a bond company, the company may require the defendant to have a co-signer (someone who will help the company find the defendant should they fail to appear).
2 The use of bail is justified on two grounds. a A person should not be jailed until his or her guilt is established. b A defendant is better able to prepare for trial outside of jail.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.