What is a Bail Hearing?
At your bail hearing, the judge will look at several factors to decide whether or not you should be released. For example, the judge will consider whether you are a danger to the public, how serious the offence is, whether you have a criminal record or outstanding charges, whether you have ever missed a trial in the past, and whether you have a job, a business or a family in the area. It is always helpful to have a credible friend or family member at a bail hearing to vouch for you if possible and you should always be represented by an attorney at a bail hearing.
