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Determining Bail

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
What Happens at an Arraig…

What Happens at an Arraignment in Massachusetts? A Practical Guide

April 5th, 2017
Posted By
William Barabino
If you have a court date for a criminal charge in Massachusetts, the first formal appearance is usually called an arraignment. In plain English, that is the court date where the case formally begins: the charges are stated on the record, you get coun…
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Tags: 58A, Arraignment, Bail, Dangerousness, Lawyer
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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Tags: Bail, Bail Bondsman, Bail Money, BailBondman, Blue Slip, Cash Bail, Magistrate, Probation