Bail and Detention Hearings
Bail and Detention Hearings
Winning a detention hearing is one of the most important steps in the criminal process. Whether you have never been involved in the criminal justice system, been involved before, or are facing serious charges only an experienced criminal trial attorney knows how to keep you out of jail. In many counties the prosecutor files motions to detain the person arrested and if granted, the suspect has to remain in custody until the case is completed. However, someone who has good relations with the county assistant prosecutors can often negotiate release even before having to appear before a judge to determine the outcome. It is so important to gather as much information as possible about you personally and about your case. So many attorneys do absolutely nothing when they are retained for a detention hearing. Then, unfortunately, in New Jersey, once a judge decided to detain you, you have very few options. An appeal of the judges granting of detention can only be overturned on appeal if the judge abused their discretion, which is difficult to show on appeal. Also, once the decision is made, only a clear change of circumstances in your case will grant you a release. That is why hiring the best detention attorney is critical. Don’t wait to hire an attorney. If you are able, upon an arrest is the critical time to find an attorney who will treat the detention hearing as one of the most important stages of the case.
