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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… Read More
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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
WHAT HAPPENS AT AN ARRAIGNMENT? 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… Read More
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Tags: 58A, Arraignment, Bail, Dangerousness, Lawyer

Bail Basics: What is Bail | How it Works

May 11th, 2016
Posted By
William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
Bail Basics: What Bail Is, How It Works Bail is the act of giving money to the government in a criminal court until that case is completed or closed. The person who pays the bail gets their money (bail) back as long as the person never misses a court… Read More
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Tags: Bail, Bail Bondsman, Bail Money, BailBondman, Blue Slip, Cash Bail, Magistrate, Probation