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15 Sep
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Posted by Mollo Law Firm
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Bail is required to be set within twelve hours of the issuance of a complaint. All defendants have a right to bail under our New Jersey constitution. If bail is posted, defendants are released until the charges set forth in the complaint are resolved. Defendants can be required to post funds or property to assure that they will appear in court in the future. Put differently, bail is a promise to appear.
They may be required to deposit funds or property in exchange for a promise to appear. If defendants have significant ties to the community, or no criminal history, they may be considered for a Release on Own Recognizance, or R.O.R. This is an affidavit certifying that they are aware of the case against them and will appear in court to face the charges. Defendants may also be required to give a personal bond, which is a promise to appear or face a judgment, whereby a specified amount of money is forfeited.
Alternatively, some defendants choose to pay a bail bondsman to post funds on their behalf. These defendants may be ordered to post a higher bail, or have no bail set. As a result, these individuals will remain in jail until the case is over. If they are released and appear in court as required, bail money may be refunded in full upon case resolution or disposition. Once defendants are released, bail is discharged to the surety.
Bail investigations may be ordered by a Superior Court Judge of the Criminal Division. Criminal Division bail investigators or case supervisors gather information on the defendant’s ties or standing in the community. Identifying information is collected, including the names, addresses dates of birth, employment, criminal record, mental health and drug abuse history.
These investigations are conducted by professionals working for the court. They investigate and report on a defendant’s amenability to bail or bail supervision. Bail investigation reports consider the seriousness of the offense and the severity of punishment upon conviction, as well as the defendant’s family ties and financial status.
All of these factors are considered in light of the probability that the defendant will appear for trial or other court events. Case supervisors or bail investigators report to the Judge, who hears evidence from the defense and prosecution and decides the amount and form of bail to be set, if any.
The Mollo Law Firm, criminal defense lawyers, has experience handling bail matters and all criminal offenses at throughout New Jersey, including charges of theft, drug possession, DWI, assault, shoplifting and all other criminal and traffic matters. If you have any questions please contact our office at (732) 747-1844 or e-mail Al Mollo directly at amollo@mollolawfirm.com. You may also visit our website at www.mollolawfirm.com. Thank you.
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| Category: Criminal Law | Tag: bail, bail reduction, criminal law, defense attorney, lawyer |
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11 Jul
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Posted by Mollo Law Firm
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Click here for Criminal Law Resources from Mollo Law Firm; these links provide detailed information about each category. Mollo Law Firm’s website strives to supply as much information as possible to educate our potential clients about the seriousness, consequences, laws, penalties & fines that you may be eventually facing.
Remember, a criminal record may follow you around for the rest of your life. Don’t leave your future up to fate.
Criminal law is the area of law that deals with those who commit crimes. Crimes are generally defined as deviant behavior that violates social norms. What is considered a social norm and what is considered deviant behavior is determined both at the federal level and the state level, as are the punishments for various crimes.
Punishments for crimes vary based on the severity of the crime that was committed and where the crime was committed. In the United States, crimes are classified in two main categories: felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are serious crimes that are generally punishable by a year or more in prison (e.g., armed robbery, murder). Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that are generally punishable by less than a year in prison (e.g., petty theft, vandalism).
People accused of crimes are granted certain rights under the US Constitution that protect them from being treated unfairly. Some of these rights include:
The right to an attorney
The right to not incriminate oneself
The right to a speedy and public trial
The right to an appeal
Consequences for those convicted of a crime can change a person’s life forever affecting career choices, educational opportunities and personal liberties. For this reason, it is a good idea to have a skilled criminal defense lawyer on your side if you have been accused of committing a crime. A criminal defense attorney can not only help you understand your rights, but make sure those rights are protected.
In addition to protecting your rights, a skilled attorney should also be able to help you develop a strong defense for the charges you face. Contacting an attorney as soon as you are arrested or suspect you may be arrested is imperative. Having a criminal defense lawyer by your side may help you avoid mistakes that could negatively impact your case. Additionally, having an attorney on-hand early will allow sufficient time to strategize your defense and thoroughly investigate the charges you may face.
Contact Mollo Law Firm today if you need a criminal defense attorney today. Call our office for a free consultation. We will give you as much time as you need to discuss and; more important, understand your case. We are committed to defending people charged with criminal, DWI and traffic matters.
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