Bail allows someone who is accused -- but not convicted -- or a crime to stay free until his or her trial. Those accused make bail payments to the court to guarantee that they will return for trial; if they do not, they lose that money and a warrant will probably be issued for their arrests. By law, bail may not be set higher than reasonably necessary to keep suspects from fleeing before a case is over. Bail is available in any Florida case not involving the death penalty, life in prison or probation violations. Typically, it is set at the first hearing after an arrest, which takes place within 24 hours of the arrest in Florida.

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that bail may not be excessive. This means that bail should not be used to raise money for the government or to punish a person for being suspected of committing a crime. In certain serious or high-profile cases, judges may break this rule by setting impossibly high bail to keep the accused in jail until trial. At Balliro, we believe this may be unconstitutional and will fight it whenever possible.

If your loved one has been arrested and is facing a bail hearing, don’t wait to contact Balliro. With only 24 hours between the arrest and the hearing, it is essential to take action so an experienced Naples criminal defense attorney can stand by the side of the accused and argue for a reasonable bail. With more than a decade of experience, our Sarasota criminal defense lawyers have helped thousands of clients argue for no bail or low bail. No matter how serious the charge, we will work hard to keep you out of jail so you can get back to your life and prove your innocence.

Our Fort Myers bail and release defense attorneys are also available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, which means that you will receive the assistance of an attorney when you need it! How many arrests occur between 9 and 5, Monday through Friday? We are there for you if there is an arrest during the middle of the night or on a weekend -- which is common. Meeting with an attorney immediately will give you the answers you and your family need now to make important decisions. Also our attorneys can appear for you at First Appearance hearings the morning after the arrest, whether it be a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday. This hearing is where and when bond will first be determined in a case, and we can be there to represent you and get release on a reasonable bond.

If you or a loved one has been arrested in Florida, do not hesitate to contact the Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers at Balliro. At Balliro, we will help you make effective decisions that will greatly affect the outcome of your case. Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every day of the year -- and we are fully prepared to provide you with aggressive and reliable legal representation. If necessary, we are not afraid to take your case to trial. To set up a free, confidential consultation, you can call us toll-free at 1-866-ARRESTED or contact us online.