Top Attorneys near Amite City Jail, LA

Christmas Law Firm

210 E Mulberry St
Amite, LA 70422
http://christmaslawoffice.com

Breckenridge, Russell

102 N Myrtle St
Amite, LA 70422

Palmer Robert E Attorney

104 N Laurel St
Amite, LA 70422

Evangeline Vavrick Law Offices

912 Louisiana Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115

Michael C Piccione LLC

700 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Bobbie C Smith

4640 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119

Law Office of Alex Kriksciun

400 Poydras Street - Suite 900
New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.kriksciunlaw.com

The McKenna Firm

829 Baronne St
New Orleans, LA 70113
http://www.mckennafirm.com

Bankruptcy Processing Center

700 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Cardone Law Firm

829 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
cardonelaw.com

BOPP Law Corporation

1210 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116

Massey Law Firm

2317 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119

Aubrey Harris & Associates

643 Magazine Street, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70130

Innocence Project New Orleans

4051 Ulloa St
New Orleans, LA 70119
http://ip-no.org

Allen H Borne & Associates

4902 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
http://orleanslawyer.com

Chesnut Law Firm

1413 Chartres St, Apt A
New Orleans, LA 70116

Holt Law Firm LLC

1100 Poydras Street Suite 2900
New Orleans, LA 70163
http://holtlawfirmllc.com

Ketry Law Firm

3201 Cleary Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
https://www.ketrylaw.com/

Kenneth W Jacques Law Offices

201 Saint Charles Ave, Ste 4314
New Orleans, LA 70170
http://kennethjacqueslaw.com

Richard V Kohnke

2917 Magazine St, Ste 201
New Orleans, LA 70115
http://www.criminal-defense-new-orleans.com

What is a bail hearing?

After a defendant is arrested, a bail hearing is scheduled to determine if the defendant is a flight risk and to set the amount of his or her bail or deny the bail and bonds altogether if the defendant is deemed a flight risk.

How long after an arrest does it take to set bail?

States have laws that specify when a bail hearing must take place after an arrest. For most states, the hearing must be held 48 to 72 hours after the arrest – but weekends and holidays will not count towards this time.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a contractual guarantee, issued by a licensed bail bond agent, between the agent the defendant and the court, that promises the court the full bail payment if the defendant does not show up for his or her scheduled court hearing.

How quickly can a bail bond be issued?

Once defendants have received a bail amount at their bail hearing, and contacted a bail bond service, the bail and bonds are usually accomplished within 24 hours of the bail hearing.

What is the cost of a bail bond?

States set the fee for a bail bond, and in most states, the fee is 10 percent of the total bail. This fee is paid to the bond agent for the bond service, and it is a non-refundable fee.

Are there any alternatives to a bail bond?

Yes. Defendants may pay the full price of the bail, opt for a property bond or try to gain a release through their own recognizance.

What if a defendant cannot afford a bail bond?

Defendants who cannot afford a bail bond can try for a release on their own recognizance, search for a bail bond agent who offers a payment plan, or remain in jail until their court hearing.

What happens if a defendant flees?

If a defendant flees the full amount of the bail is due, the defendant will be charged with costs associated with their recovery and the amount of the bail is forever forfeit even after the defendant is recovered.

What type of collateral can be used for a bail bond?

Almost anything of value can be used as collateral for a bail bond, including retirement or private savings, property, or personal items of value such as jewelry or antique collections that belong to the defendant or to family members or friends who accept responsibility for the collateral.

When does the bail bond end?

The process for bail and bonds ends when defendants appear for their court hearing. Regardless of the outcome of their hearing, as long as they show up, the bonds are terminated.