Bail Reduction Motions in New Jersey
Bail is the money paid to release a defendant from jail and held by the court pending resolution of the case. The amount of bail paid usually increases depending on the severity of the crime and is held as an assurance to the court that the defendant will return for the proceedings. At the Iler Law Firm, we offer strategic advocacy and support to our clients and their families interested in bail reduction or in bail options to help defendants who are currently incarcerated.
Our attorneys offer free consultations 24 hours a day. Call 732-842-7787 or 866-403-2722, or you can contact us by e-mail to protect your rights.
If you have or a loved one has been arrested and is currently being held in jail, we can help. Our goal is to help you get out of jail with minimal time and expense. In some situations, we can actually resolve the case during the bail reduction motion through negotiations and diversionary programs.
Alternatives to bail bonds
When a friend or relative is arrested, your first instinct may be to obtain bail money through a bail bond agent. Before pursuing a bail bond, our firm can help you explore your other options, including a bail reduction motion. A bail bond agent or bail bondsmen may take a fee between 7 and 10 percent of the bail amount. While you will get the bail money returned from the court, you will never be able to recover the fees paid to a bail bondsman.
Alternatives to bail bonds include:
- Cash bonds
- Property bonds
- Release on Own Recognizance (ROR)
- Bail reduction
Protect your rights and reduce bail: advocacy you can trust
Instead of a bail bond, you can also present a cash bond (full-amount to the court) or a property bond (amount backed by property, such as real estate). There are also instances where a loved one can deposit only 10 percent of the full amount. Our firm is experienced in helping our clients pursue the best possible options, including bail bond reduction or release on own recognizance (ROR). In an ROR, the court may release the defendant without cash or property. We can also seek to lower the bail amount, depending on the nature of the crime and the criminal record of the defendant.
If you have been charged with a crime, you can talk to a Monmouth County defense lawyer 24 hours a day by calling 732-842-7787 or 866-403-2722, or you can contact us by e-mail for a free initial consultation.
