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Boston Bail Hearing Lawyer
When someone is arrested, the first issue to be attended to is conducting a bail hearing before a judge in order to set a dollar amount for bail and hopefully to keep the individual arrested out of jail.
In misdemeanor cases involving defendants that have important ties to the community and do not pose a "risk of flight" or a threat or danger to anyone, the persons arrested may be released in return for the promise to show up in court on a scheduled date. Release on “personal recognizance” can be a benefit to defendants, who can then assist in their own defense while still being able to be with their family and maintain their employment. Bail is normally set at a higher amount in felony arrests. Depending on the seriousness of the crime a person is charged with and the defendant's criminal history, the bail amount can be lowered. The court will also look at whether the defendant is a danger or threat to the community or a flight risk.
Keaveny Law Office has been successful in getting a defendant's bail reduced, often times even on “Personal recognizance”, or where a zero dollar amount was imposed as bail. To speak to an experienced criminal lawyer and for answers to your questions related to your criminal case, please feel free to call an experienced bail hearing lawyer.
Call an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer today at 617-875-4552