Difference between revisions of "Bail"

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It is essential that the defendant's lawyer be appointed as soon as possible, so that she has the time and capacity to build the best possible defense. By getting a case at the earliest possible stage, the lawyer will be in the position to work with her clients to gather evidence, identify witnesses, learn about the witnesses' families, and begin to explore program, educational and sentencing options in the fullest possible manner. Lawyers should strive to have contact with clients at the investigation stage, immediately after the first interrogation. Early representation is key to lawyers establishing a productive relationship with their clients. This will also ensure that attorneys can gather all of the information necessary to make the best possible bail application.
 
It is essential that the defendant's lawyer be appointed as soon as possible, so that she has the time and capacity to build the best possible defense. By getting a case at the earliest possible stage, the lawyer will be in the position to work with her clients to gather evidence, identify witnesses, learn about the witnesses' families, and begin to explore program, educational and sentencing options in the fullest possible manner. Lawyers should strive to have contact with clients at the investigation stage, immediately after the first interrogation. Early representation is key to lawyers establishing a productive relationship with their clients. This will also ensure that attorneys can gather all of the information necessary to make the best possible bail application.
  
Any of the facts that the lawyer learns in the course of her interview with the client or the client's family can then be independently verified. For instance, in a juvenile case, the defense lawyers may learn from a client or his family that he is a serious student.  This defense's argument for release on bail may be made more forceful if the lawyer is able to produce the client's school records documenting that the client is indeed a good student, and that he attends school regularly.  
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Any of the facts that the lawyer learns in the course of her interview with the client or the client's family can then be independently verified. For instance, in a juvenile case, the defense lawyers may learn from a client or his family that he is a serious student.  The defense's argument for release on bail may be made more forceful if the lawyer is able to produce the client's school records documenting that the client is indeed a good student, and that he attends school regularly.  
  
 
An effective lawyer will show why the decision to release one's client on bail makes sense. Simply asking the court to release one's client is not enough.
 
An effective lawyer will show why the decision to release one's client on bail makes sense. Simply asking the court to release one's client is not enough.

Revision as of 08:49, 2 June 2010