Arrested Again While Out On Bail? What You Should Know

For those facing arrest and release on bail for the first time, the whole process can be confusing and intimidating. While most everyone understands that a bail release means that you are required to attend your upcoming court appointments, many don't realize that there's a lot more to most bail release agreements. For example, many people don't understand what can happen if you are arrested for another crime after you've been released on bail. Here's a look at what you need to know.

What Does A Second Arrest Mean For Your Bail?

If you are arrested a second time while you are out on bail, it reflects poorly on your initial bail release. Additionally, you'll be up for a bail hearing on your second charge, at which time the fact that you are already out on bail may be taken into consideration. The courts may determine that you are a greater risk if you were arrested a second time while already on bail.

Could Your Original Bail Be Revoked?

Most bail agreements include a clause that requires you to stay out of trouble while you await your trial and case resolution. Finding yourself arrested again while you are already out on bail often means that you will be found in violation of your bail agreement. As such, the courts will typically revoke your bail in a case like this. When your bail is revoked, you return to jail until the trial.

Can You Get Bail For The Second Charge?

In the event that the court doesn't revoke your existing bail, the next thing you need to question is whether or not you will get bail for the second arrest. This will largely depend on the nature of the second crime and the general impression of the first and second crime together. If the courts determine that you are a significant safety risk based on the nature of the second arrest, you may not be granted bail on that second charge. However, if both charges are minor, you might be allowed to retain your original bail agreement and obtain a release on bail for your second charge as well.

Will Your Bail Agreement Change?

If you are arrested a second time, the courts may take that opportunity to re-evaluate your bail agreement for the initial charge. The judge may decide to revoke your initial bail agreement and offer you a second one with either a higher bail amount or even additional restrictions set on that bail agreement.

Ideally, you should avoid any additional legal trouble if you are already out on bail. However, these are some of the possible solutions you might experience if you are arrested a second time while already released on a bail agreement. Contact a bail bonds service for more information. 

 

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