Posting Bail after a DUI

In the event that you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, you first concern may be getting out of jail after the arrest. In the case of many arrests, the person is allowed to leave jail after posting bail.

Bail is a sum of money that a suspect may pay to get out of jail on the understanding that the suspect will return for a trial for his or her crime. In some cases, the bail is returned at the end of the trial, regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of the crime. However, if the suspect does not return for the court date, he or she forfeits the money, is automatically guilty of the crime of failure to appear, and a warrant is issued for his or her arrest.

The amount of bail a person will have to pay to get out of jail will vary with the severity of the crime. Suspects of minor crimes will likely be required to post less money than those who have committed more severe crimes. Additionally, not all suspects are eligible for bail. For example, a person who has been charged with a capital offense may not be entitled to the option of bail.

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If you have been arrested for drunk driving and charged with a DUI, Rhode Island drunk driving defense attorney James Powderly can help you defend your legal rights in court. In the event of an arrest or a DUI charge, contact our offices immediately at 401-662-9006 for legal advice and support.