If you cannot afford the bail amount set on your case, you can hire a defense attorney to try and get the bond amount reduced or even waived. Technically, the purpose of bail is not to punish the person arrested, but to ensure that they return to court to resolve their pending charges. Accordingly, the law requires that judges take into consideration whether or not a person can afford the bail amount. However, most of the time a Judge will set bail according to a fixed schedule, regardless of an individual’s financial circumstances.
If you are trying to post a bond for someone in jail and cannot afford the current bond amount, contact Haddad Law Firm today for help getting the bond amount reduced or waived. You can also call our office at (469) 844-0008 to speak to an attorney about your case.