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Determining Bail

April 12th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
What is bail and how is it determined? Money given to court to hold until resolution of the case is called bail. A dismissed case; a plea agreement entered; or a trial with a verdict is a resolved case. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the perso…
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Tags: 58A review, Bail, Bail Bondsman, Cash Bail, Murder

Bail Jumping

December 8th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is bail jumping? Bail Jumping. Under Massachusetts’s law, a defendant failing to appear in court after released on bail is committing a crime. Massachusetts law specifically states that: “A person who is released by court order or other lawf…
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Tags: Arraignment, Bail Bondsman, Bail Jumping, Burden of Proof, Dismissal, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Bail Basics in Massachuse…

Bail Basics in Massachusetts: What Bail Is and How It Works

May 11th, 2016
Posted By
William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
Bail is money paid to the court (or a promise to appear) that allows a person charged with a crime to be released from custody while their case is pending...
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Categories: Blog
Tags: Bail, Bail Bondsman, Bail Money, BailBondman, Blue Slip, Cash Bail, Magistrate, Probation