Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: Bail

Being out on bail never hurts the case. Just the opposite as it gives the defense lawyer flexibility, time and leverage to obtain a better result for his client. Whatever money you have, bail out first, worry about hiring a good attorney later. There are always public defenders.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

Re: Bail

P.S.

There are certain and rather rare situations when it does not make sense to bail out; for example, when the bail is very high and the facts of the case are such that it is virtually certain the defendant is going to be sentenced to do some serious time anyway. Might as well stay in jail and save the money. Otherwise, there are no negative consequences to bailing out.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

Re: Bail

A person in jail automatically is eligble for the public defender to represent him or her. Once out of jail on bond he or she must meet the income and asset eligibility requirements to get the public defender representation.

Re: Bail

No, getting out on bail will not hurt the CURRENT case. However, getting out allows (you to commit/police to wrongly charge) a new offense. And, any new offense will be aggravated (sentence doubled) by the fact that a person was on bond. Also, there are charges of a violation of bond conditions. Further, bond can be expensive, and if you use a bondsman, you will never get your money back.

In short: bond out is fine; be VERY VERY angelic; kiss your money good bye.