Do you have any chance of release before the case goes to trial? Like many legal questions, the answer is it depends on the exact circumstance of your criminal case. There are three options available for your release – bail bonds, unsecured bonds and own recognizance. Talk to your criminal lawyer to know which suits your case.

Bail bonds: For this, the defendant must post the bail amount, as decided by the judge for release. Florida has set the bail amounts for each type of crime. However, this may vary with the difference in circumstances.

Unsecured bonds: For this, you may have to provide money liability of some sort. However, there is no posting of such a settlement.

Release on recognizance: For release on own recognizance, you need to make a binding promise to return to court on the date specified by the court judge. You may be able to get this if you have a family, or have employment here.

Consulting a qualified and experienced West Palm Beach criminal lawyer about this would help you understand which method could get you a release before trial. You also need his/her help to argue for you in a bail hearing or to get you a release on an unsecured bond or personal recognizance.