I have been arrested and charged with a crime. Will I qualify for bail?

This depends on the crime for which you have been charged. In Pennsylvania, if you have been arrested and charged with a crime that is punishable by life imprisonment, you will not qualify for bail. If you haven’t committed any such crime, a court will decide whether you should be set free on bail during a bail bond hearing. It is not automatic that you will be set free on bail even for a misdemeanor. Various factors will be considered in determining whether you should be released on bail as well as the amount and terms of your bail. It is therefore vital that you speak with an experienced Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney and have them represent you at your bail hearing. The attorneys at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim are dedicated and compassionate. We will take time to listen to your side of the story. We will fight to secure reasonable bail and your freedom for the period leading up to your trial. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced bail reduction lawyer in Philadelphia, PA from our law firm.

Do I need an experienced Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney for my bail bond hearing?

Yes. While it is possible to represent yourself at a bail bond hearing, you will be risking your freedom. It is best to have an experienced attorney representing you. The team at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim will fight to prove your innocence. We will work to get your charges reduced or dropped. We will listen to your side of the story and advise you on your rights and the options available to you. We will represent you at your bail bond hearing and defend your case. We will fight to secure your freedom and to get a reasonable bail. Work with an aggressive Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim who understands the legal system in Pennsylvania. We will fight to protect your freedom and your future.

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If you or your loved one has been arrested, securing freedom from custody should be your top priority. In Pennsylvania, bail must be posted in order to be released from custody. However, the amount of bail to be paid and what form it will take will depend on the outcome of a bail bond hearing. During this hearing, a judge will hear from the prosecution as well as from the defense and determine whether to release you on bail and how much bail ought to be paid. An experienced Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim can help.

Bail bond hearings aren’t as straightforward as many people like to think. It is important to have an experienced defense attorney present to defend your right to bail as well as to have your bail reduced. An experienced attorney can also help by putting you in touch with a reputable bail bondsman. The team at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim is experienced in defending the rights of those accused of crimes. We will fight to secure your freedom. We will work to ensure that you can wait for your trial while at home.

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Types of Bail Available in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law provides for those charged with crimes to be released on bail. However, if you have been charged with a crime punishable by life in prison, you will not be entitled to bail. Three types of bail are applicable to criminal cases in Pennsylvania. They include:

Secured bail

This type of bail is where the judge requires the defendant to pay the bail in cash or in the form of collateral when the bail is set. If the defendant is not able to raise the bail, they will not be released.

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Unsecured bail

In this case, the judge will set your bail and you will be released without the obligation to pay the bail. You will also not be required to provide collateral at the time of your release. However, the judge will require you to appear in court and may attach certain conditions to your release. If you violate your terms of release, you will be obligated to pay the bail in full immediately.

Release on recognizance

In this case, the judge will order that you are released from custody without having to pay bail. However, you will be required to appear in court on a scheduled date. You will also be required to fulfill various terms upon your release. If you fail to appear in court or violate other terms of your release, you will be arrested and placed under custody once again.

With your freedom at stake, you must seek the guidance and representation of an experienced and skilled Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney. We at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim will work to secure your freedom and protect your good name. You can trust our experience, skills, and resources to work for the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us today to speak with an experienced bail reduction lawyer in Philadelphia, PA.

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This depends on the crime for which you have been charged. In Pennsylvania, if you have been arrested and charged with a crime that is punishable by life imprisonment, you will not qualify for bail. If you haven’t committed any such crime, a court will decide whether you should be set free on bail during a bail bond hearing.
It is not automatic that you will be set free on bail even for a misdemeanor. Various factors will be considered in determining whether you should be released on bail as well as the amount and terms of your bail. It is therefore vital that you speak with an experienced Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney and have them represent you at your bail hearing. The attorneys at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim are dedicated and compassionate. We will take time to listen to your side of the story. We will fight to secure reasonable bail and your freedom for the period leading up to your trial.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced bail reduction lawyer in Philadelphia, PA from our law firm.
Yes. While it is possible to represent yourself at a bail bond hearing, you will be risking your freedom. It is best to have an experienced attorney representing you. The team at van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim will fight to prove your innocence. We will work to get your charges reduced or dropped. We will listen to your side of the story and advise you on your rights and the options available to you. We will represent you at your bail bond hearing and defend your case. We will fight to secure your freedom and to get a reasonable bail.
Work with an aggressive Pennsylvania bail hearing attorney from van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim who understands the legal system in Pennsylvania. We will fight to protect your freedom and your future.

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