How is bail set?

Bail is the amount of money one must pay to the court in order to be released from police custody between the time of arrest and the trial date. This payment will be returned to the offender if and when he or she appears in court. Bail amounts vary from case to case. They are dependent upon certain factors that are unique to each situation:

• Severity of the crime
• Amount of harm done to other people
• Offender’s criminal record
• Current financial and family situation of the offender
• How much threat the offender poses to the rest of the community

If you would like to learn more about the bail process, then the Boca Raton criminal defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. can help. Contact our offices today at 561-353-2800 to speak with an attorney about your questions and concerns.