Kramer Michael A

Phone Numbers:

(914) 949-5561 - Main Phone

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Address:

1311 Mamaroneck Ave Ste 340
White Plains, NY 10605

Description:

You are arrested or issued a ticket, you are scared, do not know what you are facing and do not know who to turn to. Whether it is your first arrest or fifth. Whether you are charged with DWI or some other crime, you need an experienced attorney who knows his way around and through the criminal justice system. For over thirty years, I have represented persons such as yourself in Westchester County and the New York Metropolitan area, who need an honest, straight forward assessment of their case and an outcome they will be satisfied with. Your arrest does not mean a conviction. My practice focuses exclusively on DWI, traffic and criminal matters. I provide my clients with an accessibility and degree of personal attention that larger forms often lack. When you hire me, you get me. I understand the confusion and embarrassment an arrest can bring. I will be with you to protect your rights at every stage in the process. No attorney can guarantee results, but I can guarantee expert legal representation, and the support and guidance you need.

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.