Hartford Bail and Bonds Lawyers

Attorneys Helping People Who Have Been Arrested in Hartford, CT Get Released Quickly

It can be very overwhelming to be arrested for committing a crime. You likely have many questions about the process, your rights, and what steps you can take to make sure you can be released from custody. At Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, we are here to answer your questions and advocate for your interests throughout your criminal case. Contact our criminal defense law firm in East Hartford, Connecticut, for a free consultation with a lawyer.

Questions you may have after being arrested include:

• What are my rights involving bail or a bond?
• How much is my bond?
• How do I post bond?
• Can I be denied bond?

Prior to or at the time of your arrest, questions regarding your release are likely to surface. With over 40 years of legal experience, Attorney Brian J. Woolf can give you the straightforward answers and advice you need. Our team will work with you to make sure you understand your rights and options, and we will advocate for solutions that will allow you to be released quickly.

Under Connecticut state laws, the court is required to set a reasonable amount of bail for people who are charged with a crime. In order to determine a reasonable that must be paid, two factors are considered: the amount necessary to guarantee a person's "reappearance" in court and the potential danger to the community. When an arrest is made using an arrest warrant, the judge signing the warrant may set the amount of bail or defer to law enforcement to set bond. In either case, at your arraignment (i.e. your first court appearance) the Court may leave the originally set bond in place, lower it, or increase it.

Bail in State Criminal Cases

There are several options for jail release until trial:

• Promise to Appear: A person may be released on their own recognizance and ordered to appear for future court dates. If the person does not appear in court when required, he or she may face additional criminal charges for failure to appear. Penalties for failure to appear can range from one to five years depending on the original charge. In these cases, no bail bondsman is involved.
• Non-Surety Bond: The defendant may agree in writing to pay the amount of a bond if he or she fails to reappear in court when required. The court may seize collateral to collect the amount of bail owed following a failure to appear. A bail bondsman will not be involved in these cases.
• Surety Bond: For a nonrefundable fee (i.e. a premium), a bail bondsman will post bail for the defendant's release.
• Cash Bond Only: The bail may be paid in full by cash, or a real estate bond may be used in lieu of cash. If the person reappears in court when required, the bail amount will be returned in full upon the conclusion of the case.
• Real Estate Bond: Real Estate with sufficient equity can be utilized as collateral with the approval of the court. The State will place a lien on the real estate until the matter is concluded.

Bail in Federal Criminal Cases

There is not a guarantee to bail and no surety bonds when criminal matters are addressed in federal courts. Therefore, many people facing charges for serious federal crimes may be held without bond until the matter is resolved, or they may be released on a bond secured by cash and/or adequate equity in real estate.

Contact an Experienced Hartford Criminal Defense Lawyer for Bail and Bonds

To learn more about your right to bail or how you can secure a bond and get released, and to receive experienced criminal defense counsel, contact our Connecticut law firm by calling 860-290-8690. We are available for evening and weekend consultations, and we provide legal services through flat fees or retainer plans and hourly rates. We accept all major credit cards: American Express, MasterCard, Discover, and Visa.