When someone is arrested in Florida, they are entitled to a bond hearing to set the terms of their release from pretrial detention. In most cases, this happens within 24 hours of being arrested.

A Bond Hearing is a procedure for those accused of committing a capital felony in which the defense can present their case to prove that either a) the charges do not come with enough evidence to prove their guilt or b) that the defendant is not a danger to the community at large nor do they risk flight.

At the bond hearing, a judge will first inform the defendant of the charges they face and will receive a copy of the complaint against him or her. The judge will advise the defendant of the right to have legal representation and the right to communicate with counsel, family and friends.

If you have the money, you can post the bail yourself. If you don’t the total amount, you can hire a bond agency, which will issue a bond for up to 90% of the bail amount if you have collateral.

Bond money will be refunded after the final disposition of the case or by order of the Judge. If you paid the money yourself, you will get it back. If you have a bond company, they will keep their fee for providing the service.

If you have been arrested, call Alex Truluck. Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.criminallawyerclearwaterflorida.com
or call (727) 799-3550.