Pretrial Services Release -
Salt
Lake Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been arrested or charged with a
felony
or
misdemeanor
crime in the Salt Lake area, it is possible that you may be released
from jail without posting bail if you qualify for a supervised release
agreement through Salt Lake County Pretrial Services. In some cases,
Salt Lake County Pretrial Services may be able to accept supervision of
your case even before you see a judge. In other cases, a court
order may be required before release through Pretrial Services can be
authorized. As an experienced
Salt
Lake criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard can
help.
Contact us today to arrange
for an initial consultation.
In deciding whether to authorize release through Salt Lake County
Pretrial Services, a court may consider a variety of factors,
including: the severity of the crime; the extent of the defendant's
criminal history; the defendant's ties to the local community; whether
the defendant is considered a flight risk; whether the defendant poses
a danger to the community; whether a treatment or counseling is in
place for the defendant upon his/her release; the position of the
victim (if any) on the issue of release; and other factors considered
relevant by the court. If the court authorizes release through Pretrial
Services, you may be able to save thousands of dollars that otherwise
would have to be paid to a
bail bond company.
Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City
How to get out of jail is often the first question asked by a person
who has just been arrested or charged with a crime. While
that is an important issue, the ultimate outcome of your case may have
a greater
impact on your life in
the long run. Hiring an experienced Salt Lake
criminal
lawyer can help ensure the best outcome for your case.
Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with
Utah criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard.

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