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Felonies are among the most serious criminal charges, including assaults, sex assaults, drug trafficking, and homicide. Not only can these offenses carry longer prison sentences and higher fines, bail amounts for felonies are typically higher. Below is an overview of posting bail for a friend or family member who’s been accused of a felony.

Examples of Felonies

The categories of “felonies” cover a wide range of offenses, from domestic violence to sale of certain controlled substances. Judges might order high bail amounts for a variety of reasons, based on the nature of the offense. For instance, they might assume that individuals charged with certain assaults might pose a threat to the community, so they might demand a higher bail amount.

Bail Amounts for Felonies in Connecticut

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Bail is set at the discretion of the judge, so two defendants facing the same charges might have very different amounts. As a general rule, first-degree burglary charges will usually result in bail up to $20,000, while those accused of drug trafficking might have to pay up to $250,000 to secure their release. Some defendants without a criminal record and standing in the community may be released without paying any bail at all. 

The state of Connecticut is one of the few states that doesn't follow a set of preset bail amounts. Instead, they use a "weighted release criteria" required by State Statutes.

Factors That Influence Bail Amounts

Judges take a variety of factors into account when setting bail amounts, including the defendant’s ties to the community and their criminal record. For example, bail for domestic violence is typically between $500 and $25,000. However, if the defendant has faced similar charges in the past, the judge may order them to post bail of over $50,000.

An individual’s flight risk may also trigger higher bail amounts. For example, a defendant with a valid passport, financial resources, and family in another country may have to pay higher bail amounts than someone else with ties to the local community. An individual with a record of drug possession who lives outside the jurisdiction may be required to post bail thousands of dollars higher than someone else who lives and works in the local community.

 

If you or someone you care about has been arrested, trust 3-D Bail Bonds to get them back home as quickly and affordably as possible. Our professional bail bond agents are experts in posting bail, and have been serving families throughout Connecticut for over 25 years. Visit our website to learn the steps of posting bail or follow our Hartford bail bonds Facebook for helpful tips, and call (860) 247-2245 to reach our main office in Hartford. To speak with a bail bondsman in New Britain, call (860) 229-2525 or visit our New Britain Facebook page. Dial (203) 562-6666 for help posting bail in the New Haven and Hamden areas, and visit our Facebook page for more information.

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