Difference between revisions of "Bail"
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− | Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial. The appearance of the accused at trial is usually guaranteed by a sum of money that the court holds as security. Many factors go into deciding whether to allow for release on bail, and it should be considered on a case-by-case basis. | + | Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting [[Trial | trial]]. The appearance of the accused at trial is usually guaranteed by a sum of money that the court holds as security. Many factors go into deciding whether to allow for release on bail, and it should be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Obstacles to applying for bail include the lack of bail advocacy skills; a lawyer's not receiving a case until the trial stage, at which point it may be too late; and the expectation that a bail application will be denied, which dissuades lawyers from what they see as wasted time and effort. | Obstacles to applying for bail include the lack of bail advocacy skills; a lawyer's not receiving a case until the trial stage, at which point it may be too late; and the expectation that a bail application will be denied, which dissuades lawyers from what they see as wasted time and effort. |