Bail

If you have been charged with a Criminal Offence in NSW the Police will initially decide whether or not to grant you bail from custody at the Police Station. If the Police think Bail should not be granted you will be brought before a Magistrate who will make a final determination on whether Bail is granted or not.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence it is essential that you immediately contact a criminal lawyer to advise you on your rights and to assist you through the charging process and with any determinations made regarding Bail.

When the Police or a Court grants bail they may impose certain conditions that must be complied with.

Some examples of bail conditions are as follows:

1. Residing at a certain address;
2. Reporting to your closest Police Station;
3. An acceptable person deposit a sum of money;
4. Abiding by a curfew;
5. Surrendering your passport;
6. Not to approach any international point of departure (airports/ seaports);
7. Not to approach any witnesses involved with the case; or
8. Not to associate with any co-accused.

If you breach a condition of your bail you will be arrested and brought before a Court to explain the breach. If this occurs you may not be given bail again by the Court and could find yourself in gaol pending the finalisation of your matter.

If you, a friend or relative has been refused bail we can prepare a bail application before the Local or Supreme Court and provide strategic advice about when and how the application should be made to maximize its prospect of success.

Talk to us before you talk to the Police so we can advise you of your rights if you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offence.

William Vahl of North Shore Criminal Law regularly appears in these local courts.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, or are seeking further information on a criminal law matter, call William Vahl of North Shore Criminal Law on (02) 9957 4199 or after hours on 0400 44 64 24.