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Posting bail allows a defendant in a criminal case to wait out their trial at home, but the amounts judges set can be surprisingly high. While some people are released with no bail money at all, others might have to put up thousands of dollars to secure their release. A local bail bonds agency could facilitate one of the most affordable ways to release a loved one from jail in Connecticut. 

Below are a few reasons a judge might order a high bail amount in your family member’s case.

3 Reasons Your Loved One’s Bail Is High

1. They’re a Flight Risk

Bail is a form of collateral that guarantees the defendant will show up in court. The court may consider people without significant ties to the community more likely to flee than someone with a stable job and family in the area. If your friend or family member lives in another state, doesn’t have a job, or travels frequently, the judge may require a higher bail amount.

2. The Nature of the Offense

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While protecting the rights of the defendant, the court also has an obligation to protect the community. Defendants accused of serious, violent offenses will almost always have higher bail amounts than those facing nonviolent charges like possession or larceny. 

3. The Defendant’s Record

A defendant’s criminal record can’t be used against them in court, but it may influence the judge’s bail decision. If your family member has been convicted of similar offenses in the past, the court may assume that they’re likely to offend again in the future. To protect the welfare of the community, the court may prevent some defendants from posting bail at all.

 

If someone you care about has been arrested in Connecticut, trust 3-D Bail Bonds to get them back home as quickly as possible. 3-D Bail Bonds payment plans facilitate bail bonds even when Judges set high bail amounts. We’ve been helping defendants throughout the state post bail for over 23 years, with a reputation built on friendly customer service and 24-hour availability. Visit our website to look up your nearest location now, follow our Facebook for helpful tips, and call (860) 247-2245 to reach our main office in Hartford or find us at 57 Fishfry St. across the Hartford Correctional. To speak with a bail agent in New Britain, call (860) 229-2525 or visit our office at15 Arch St near the New Britain Police Department, or dial (203) 562-6666 for help posting bail in New Haven and Hamden area. 

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