FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWYERS

NJ What are Conditions for Pre-Trial Release?

When you appear before a judge on federal charges, you could be ordered to stay in the custody of the court or could be allowed to leave the court after posting bond. Most of the time, you will be ordered to stay in custody if you’re charged with a federal offense due to the serious nature of these crimes. This means that you should have an attorney with you in court who can represent you in the best possible way to try to get you released on bond.

Your first appearance in court after being charged is usually very brief. You’ll listen to the charges brought against you and learn about possible consequences that you could face if you’re convicted. The judge will usually look at your background and the details of the charges to determine whether or not you will be allowed to post a bond or if you’ll need to stay in custody without being given the opportunity to try to get out until you’re trial.

There are two different situations that could result in going to court. You could be arrested by an officer or an investigator and taken to jail. After you’re booked, you would go in front of a judge to formally hear your charges. The other situation would be receiving a letter. This letter gives details about the investigation and requests that you go to court on a certain day and time. You’ll be able to contact an attorney in both situations, but you’ll have more time to find counsel if you receive a letter.

Your attorney can approach the court on your behalf to let the judge know that you’re not a flight risk. Your attorney can also inform the court that you don’t intend to harm anyone or commit any other crime before going back to court. Another component of your release would be complying with any requirements that are given by the court, such as attending classes that are associated with your crime or seeing a probation officer until you go to court. If you’ve been charged with a federal crime, you can usually consult with an attorney for a short time in order to get advice and to get a general idea about what to expect at your first hearing. You can then work with your attorney to put together a defense plan for your pre-trial release.

There are various components that are considered before your pre-trial release is granted by the court. The Bail Reform Act of 1984 and various amendments of the U.S. Constitution are used as a way to justify your release or order to remain in custody as the court tries to be as fair as possible. The court will usually look at the exact details of the crime committed before other details. If you’ve been charged with murder, then you likely won’t be released before your trial. Your arrest record will also be examined. If there are no prior convictions or only minor offenses, then it could present a better situation for your pre-trial release.

After several factors are considered, the judge could order your pre-trial release. You will likely need to be monitored to ensure that you don’t leave the area before your court date. Your passport and other documents that can be used to travel outside of the country will usually need to be surrendered to the court. While out on bond, you’ll sometimes need to take drug tests and pass them in order to stay out of jail until your trial. In the event that you violate the terms of your release, you will likely be arrested and have more charges against you along with the original charges.