Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Criminal Defense Attorney Direct: (214) 469-9009 Overview. Shortly after the arrest, at the initial appearance hearing, a U.S. magistrate judge decides whether or not a person accused of a federal crime will be released pending the resolution of the case (“bond”) or whether that person will remain in custody (“pre-trial detention”)….
Bail & Bond in Federal Cases
Categories: Bond
Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Esq. Criminal Defense Attorney Direct: (214) 469-9009 Many of our clients are surprised when they find out how different federal court is from state court proceedings. Indeed, it is often said that state and federal criminal cases differ in a number of ways. One illustration of these differences is the question of…
