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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

What Happens at an Arraignment?

April 5th, 2017
Posted By
William Barabino
BEFORE your arraignment, you will arrive at the Courthouse. You will be dressed in a way that demonstrates that you take this event very seriously. Also, you will check with your lawyer to make sure that cellphones are permitted. Your lawyer will esc…
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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