Bail And Bond In Crpc In Pennsylvania
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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.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
And while some will tell you that you can't remain anonymous, the short answer is actually yes, you can. (But with one major consideration.) The Court is going to need a name and person to return the bond to once the court date has been successfully completed.
In determining the conditions of bail, the court may consider the following factors for a specific case: The nature and severity of the alleged crime and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances regarding the alleged crime. The defendant's employment history, nature of employment, and financial means.
No, bail is for people awaiting sentencing. Until that time you are innocent and bail is just a way to guarantee that you will go to court. After sentencing you are being detained as punishment and you must complete your sentence.
Yes! In California, bonds can be posted twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. But whether you can bail someone out of jail at any time depends on their situation. When someone is arrested, they have a first appearance soon after.
Typically after sentencing, the case is done. In some cases, the defendant may choose to appeal the judge or jury's decision, or even the sentence. There are strict deadlines for appealing. After a defendant serves a sentence, in some cases, they may be able to "clean their record".
You can negotiate for lower criminal penalties during a plea negotiation. Your attorney can argue for a reduced sentence during the sentencing hearing. After conviction, you can file a motion to reconsider your sentence or get an early release with good behavior.
You cannot bail out anyone who has been sentenced to prison. Bail is only for pre-sentencing proceedings. Once sentenced to incarceration bail is revoked, and the defendant is taken into custody.
