How To Get Someone Out Of Jail
Finder Law Serves Clients Across Jefferson City, Columbia, and Central Missouri
If you or someone you love has been arrested, that process can be very scary and stressful. Being taken to jail and not knowing how long you may be there can be terrifying as well. No one wants to sit in jail for a pending charge, regardless of the severity of it. One of the most common questions in a criminal case is how quickly the defendant can get out of jail. In this blog post, we will explore the process of getting bond in a criminal case and what the conditions may include.
The first step you should take to get out of jail is to hire a reputable criminal defense attorney. After they get entered on the case, they can file a motion for bond. Depending on the severity of the charge and your prior criminal history, it is possible that bond will be denied altogether. However, in most cases, the judge will be agreeable to a bond. The amount of the bond will depend on factors such as the severity of the charge, the defendant’s financial means, etc.
In the motion for bond, your attorney will likely make assurances that you are committed to appear at all required court hearings, that you are not a danger to the community and that you are not a flight risk. Your attorney will also request that the amount of your bond be financially reasonable. In Missouri, criminal defendants that are not charged with capital crimes (murder) have a constitutional right to bond. Effectively, that means that most all criminal defendants will be eligible for some sort of bond.
If a bond is granted by the judge, any number of conditions can be included with your bond. Some examples may include refraining from drug and alcohol use, submitting to drug and alcohol testing, maintaining consistent employment and housing, giving up all firearms, etc. These conditions are completely up to the discretion of the judge and the judge will also likely take into consideration what conditions the prosecutor would prefer. If you fail to maintain your bond conditions, your bond can be revoked. At that point, it is a strong possibility that your bond will remain revoked until the end of your trial. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you follow all bond conditions closely.
At Finder Law, LLC, our attorney, Daniel Finder, has extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney. He will help protect your rights and fight aggressively on your behalf. Daniel has over 10 years of experience in criminal defense, his reputation in the mid-Missouri area is stellar, and he will give your case the attention it deserves.
