Factors that Determine the Bail Amount

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Factors that Determine Bail Amounts
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When bail is set, there are schedules that
specify specific bail amounts for specific crimes.
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However, a judge can raise or lower the amount
considering the circumstances of the arrest.
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The judge can waive the bail completely and
release the person on his own recognizance if the
person has good moral and social standing.
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A judge may have several facts to consider when
setting the bail amount The Seriousness and
Chance of Conviction for the Crime

• The bail amount will be higher if the crime
  committed is of a violent and dangerous nature.
• If there is a high chance of a conviction, the
  bail amount will be set higher to dissuade the
  defendant from fleeing.

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The Defendants Criminal Record

• If the defendant has a history of criminal
  convictions, the judge will most likely raise the
  amount of bail.
• If the defendant is already on release in another
  criminal proceeding or on probation or parole,
  the judge can deny bail on the grounds that he or
  she may be a threat to the community.

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Risk of Flight

• If the defendant has strong ties with family and
  community and is mentally and financially stable,
  the judge may be more lenient with the bail
  amount because these are indications that the
  person is not a flight risk.
• However, the judge may raise the bail amount if
  there are previous convictions and failures to
  appear in court because the chances of the
  defendant repeating his or her behavior are
  greater.

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• If you or a loved one is arrested and you want to
  post bail, Apple Bail Bonds will work tirelessly
  to get you or your loved ones released from
  custody quickly and at very low rates.
• We will work with you every step of the way to
  handle all the necessary paperwork in a friendly
  and respectful manner.

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