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What Does Pre-Trial Release Mean?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 1, 2019
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Bail, Federal Criminal Defense, pre-trial release

Similar to state court judges, federal magistrate judges are responsible for deciding at an initial appearance whether an individual who is charged with a crime will remain in custody or is capable of leaving on a bond. Because pre-trial release requirements can be particularly strict, to navigate these matters, it is often critical to obtain […]

New Jersey Federal Court Limits Constitutional Right to Bail

Posted by Marcia Shein
On August 10, 2018
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Bail, bond, Federal Appeals

Understanding Bail Laws In New Jersey In July of 2018, a federal appellate court in New Jersey ruled that criminal defendants do not have a constitutional right that guarantees the choice to pay a cash bail so that they can be released prior to a trial. This decision defies New Jersey’s recent bail reforms, which […]

The Constitutional Right to Bail

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 9, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Bail

Bail is an agreement that the court will authorize a person’s release provided that the person promises to follow any conditions listed by the court. If a person fails to satisfy any of the terms of a bond, he or she will be returned to jail to await trial. The Power of the Eighth Amendment […]

Release from Imprisonment Pending an Appeal

Posted by Marcia Shein
On January 23, 2017
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Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals, Bail, imprisonment

After a defendant is convicted and sentenced, the worry becomes time spent in imprisonment. What happens when a defendant has a case for an appeal? In some instances, defendants can be released from imprisonment on bail even after they have been convicted and sentenced, while they appeal their convictions. Rules of Detainment The federal rules […]