In most cases, defendants are charged with a crime when they’re arrested. However, sometimes prosecutors may need time to review a case, so you might face pending charges. Below is a guide to pending charges and how they might affect your bail bond.

What It Means When Charges Are Pending

Pending charges indicate that a prosecutor is reviewing a case to determine whether they should prosecute a case as it stands or add additional charges. For instance, you might have initially been arrested for driving under the influence. 

However, the prosecutor could also be deciding whether to pursue additional counts of property damage or reckless driving. They could also spend time deciding whether they have enough evidence to secure a conviction. In this case, it's possible that the charges could be dropped following this consideration.

How This Status Affects a Bail Bond

While being subject to pending charges can be stressful, it does give you the opportunity to plan for your defense. Before the prosecutor decides on the disposition of your case, you can hire an attorney and find a reputable bail bond agency.

If the state does decide to press charges, you can have your bail bond agent present at the arraignment with all the paperwork ready to go. As soon as a bail amount has been set, they can start the process of securing your release so that you can prepare for your legal defense at home.

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