A release on Bail from the court allows a person who has been charged with a criminal offence to stay out of jail while awaiting trial or any other result from the case (ex. a withdrawal of charges or a guilty plea).
During a bail hearing, the Crown presents the case to the court, mostly based on the police summary of the offence. The defence attorney then presents evidence primarily through the testimony of the potential surety and works to convince the court towards the release of the accused. A bail hearing requires formulating a carefully crafted plan of release, which is least onerous in the law and best interest of the given circumstances. A poorly run bail hearing can have disastrous consequences on the accused’s freedom pending trial.
Our firm has an extensive track record and positive results of securing bail for clients charged with serious offences including drug charges, assault, firearm offences, attempted murder, and many other criminal code offences. Contact us today and speak to a lawyer in Vaughan.