Domestic Violence and Bail

Nearly everyone is entitled to bail.  The initial bail amount is determined by the arresting agency at the jail facility.  The actual bail amounts for various crimes are published by the courts in a standard bail schedule.  In some cases, an accused individual will receive an own recognizance release from jail and thus will not be required to post bail.

In many cases, a judge will set the bail amount, or determine whether an own recognizance release is appropriate, after taking a number of factors into consideration.  The judge will consider:  the criminal conduct alleged; prior criminal convictions; prior failures to appear for court appearances; education level; employment history and status, and family status.  If the criminal conduct alleged is a violent offense, it is not likely that the judge will grant an own recognizance release.  If, after taking the above referenced factors into consideration, the judge determines that an accused is likely to appear in court when required, the judge may grant a bail reduction or an own recognizance release.

If the judge sets a bail amount, bail may be paid by cash or bond, unless the court directs otherwise.  If an accused chooses to hire a bail bond company, the bail company will require collateral, and will charge a fifteen percent (15%) fee of the total bond amount as the fee for bailing an individual out of jail.  The fee is what the bail bond company charges for bailing an individual out of jail, and will not be returned at the time the bond is exonerated by the court (usually upon completion of the case).  If an individual posts the full bail amount by cash, the cash amount will be returned to the individual who posted the cash bail, usually upon completion of the case.

                                      
Domestic Violence Lawyer Paul J. Adras

If you have been charged with battery constituting domestic violence in Las Vegas, Nevada, Attorney Paul Adras is the only call you need to make. Call an experienced criminal defense attorney skilled in defending domestic violence cases at: 702-489-2264.

Domestic Violence Attorney Paul Adras will discuss your case with you and advise you about your legal rights.

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Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

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