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Orange County Bail Lawyer

ORANGE COUNTY BAIL ATTORNEY

Bail & Own Recognizance (O.R.) Release

Bail must be set no higher than is reasonably necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance at future court proceedings. It is not intended as a means to prematurely punish those who have not been convicted of a crime. Notwithstanding, when determining the appropriate bail, the Court must assume that the facts alleged by the prosecutor, i.e. in the police report, are true.

Still, any person who has been arrested for or charged with a non-capital offense is entitled to be released on his or her own recognizance unless the court makes a finding on the record in accordance with California Penal Code § 1275 that an "own recognizance" (O.R.) release will compromise public safety, or will not reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required. If such a finding is made, the court must set bail.

WHEN CAN AN ACCUSED GET AN O.R. RELEASE?

Oftentimes, a skilled criminal attorney can secure the pretrial release of an arrested defendant on their own recognizance or promise to appear. In such cases, even where bail has been set by the arresting agency, the defendant is immediately released with no outlay of money and there is no need for any bail bond. Other times, a motion for reduction of bail or O.R. release can be made in court at arraignment, shortly after the arrest, or at other times during the pendency of the case, as appropriate.

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Criminal cases are often complicated. There are two sides to every story, and it is important that the court sees the situation clearly. We can help defend you in your criminal case and make sure your perspective is heard.

FACTORS USED IN DETERMINING PRE-TRIAL RELEASE ELIGIBILITY

Making the motion for a bail reduction or O.R. release serves both to secure the pretrial release of the defendant and to humanize them, which can be an effective part of their overall defense strategy. Orange County Bail Attorney Jacqueline Goodman can assist you in requesting and making bail, no matter what charges you are currently facing. It is will be her job as your defense attorney to convince the court that you have earned a fair bail amount and that you are not a risk to anyone or the integrity of the case.

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SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY WHO KNOWS LOCAL COURTS

Are you feeling stuck in jail after being arrested in Orange County or Fullerton? Call the Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman at (714) 266-3945 as soon as you can. With the legal guidance of Attorney Jacqueline Goodman, you can argue for a lowered bail amount or for any bail amount at all if the Court was thinking of denying you bail.

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