The bail hearing usually occurs early in the criminal process, when both the judge and prosecutor know relatively little about your history, family, employment, and other information.

The judge and prosecutor will typically make their bail recommendations based on a variety of factors, including the seriousness of the crime, your criminal record, whether you have failed to appear in the past, your parole or probation status, and whether there are other charges pending against you. These are the facts that the system can gather about you relatively quickly.

It is not uncommon for there to be misunderstandings at bail hearings. An effective New Hampshire criminal defense attorney may be able to help avoid them by providing accurate information in favor of your release. Bail is not won by legalistic arguments, but by your attorney presenting accurate and verifiable facts about you.

If you already have a prior criminal record, your New Hampshire criminal defense attorney may investigate your record and attempt to answer the following questions about it:

• Is there another story behind a dismissed charge?  Perhaps it was a false accusation that was later recanted.
• Were you granted bail on previous charges, and did you show up for your court appearances?
• If you are on probation, your attorney may contact your parole officer and ask for his or her opinion about your trustworthiness.

If you’ve been arrested for a crime, experienced New Hampshire criminal defense attorney Sven Wiberg may be able to help you with your case. Contact him for a free consutation at 603-686-5454 or visit us as www.nhcriminaldefense.com.