I have a Criminal Trespass and DC Bail hearing. I was wondering if the prosecutor decided to take the case, would have to pay bail that day in order to not go to jail until I can pay bail at a later time.
2007-07-16 11:42:24 · 6 answers · asked by jbhubba 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Im not sure but I would definitely talk to a bail bondsman and have them on speed dial I would make them aware of the day your going to court so they will be ready to bail you out as soon as you get in.
2007-07-16 11:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by christina h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bail hearing determines only whether you are considered a flight risk, and how much (if any) bail should be set to ensure that you show up for trial.
If you are determined to be a flight risk, bail may be set at a high value, or denied entirely. In which case you would go to jail pending the trial.
If bail is set (as opposed to bail being denied entirely), you would remain in custody until bail is posted. In other words, until you pay the bail deposit, you remain in jail.
2007-07-16 19:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the prosecutor took the case, they would issue a warrant for your arrest. They will then take you to jail, book you (charge you with a crime), and place you in a holding cell. Typically you stay in a holding cell, until the judge is ready for your bail hearing. At this point, they determine the amount. You either make bail for that amount, or get moved to a jail cell until your trial date.
2007-07-16 22:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Cysteine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal trespass, if bail is set you would have to pay it at that time to avoid jail.
But unless you have history of fleeing the country on charges such as criminal tresspass, littering and loitering, I can not for the life of me understand why they would not release you on PR
2007-07-16 21:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you have to pay bail immediately. If there's any chance that you may need to pay bail, get a bail bonds agency and make arrangements before your court date.
2007-07-16 19:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your case is held over and the judge sets bail -- you have to come up with the bail than and there or off to jail
strongly suggest you have arrangements made before you go to court.
2007-07-16 18:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by mister ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋