BAIL APPLICATIONS

The loss of one’s liberty is a devastating and traumatic experience. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is essential that you are fully informed about your legal rights regarding bail by a competent criminal defence lawyer.

A bail application is a formal request to a court that a person charged with a criminal offence be released back into society on the condition that they return to the Court to face charges at a specified date and time in the future. The primary considerations the court take into account when deciding whether to grant an applicant bail is the likelihood that the person will attend court, and the protection and welfare of any victims, witnesses and the community in general.

Besides undertaking to appear in court, bail is generally only granted subject to certain other specified conditions. These conditions can include reporting to a police station on a periodic basis, giving the court a security deposit in the form of money or property, or living at an address specified by the Court until your court date. In general, a person only has one opportunity to make a successful bail application. It is therefore essential that you secure the services of an experienced criminal lawyer who will thoroughly research your case and organize all the good character information required to maximize your prospects of being granted bail.

At GMH Legal, our experienced and committed criminal lawyers are able to provide you with sound and cost effective legal advice regarding NSW’s complex bail laws in simple and unambiguous terms. Our lawyers have a proven track record in preparing and presenting cogent and persuasive arguments to the court in respect of bail applications. We will quickly set in motion the processes required to ensure you regain your liberty as soon as possible. In addition, we will represent your interests in court in a manner that ensures that you retain your personal freedom to the greatest degree possible if you are granted bail.