How Bail Is Set in Wisconsin, and How to Request a Reduction
An arrest is only the beginning of a criminal case, but the hours that follow often decide whether you spend the coming weeks at home with your family or in a jail cell awaiting trial. For many people, the first real encounter with the court system happens at a bail hearing, where a judge sets the terms under which they may be released while their case is pending. The amount and conditions set at this hearing can affect a person’s job, housing, and ability to assist in their own defense. Our criminal defense attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff represent clients at bail hearings throughout Wisconsin and advocate for release terms that allow clients to keep their lives intact while their case moves forward. What Is Bail Meant to Accomplish? Bail is not a punishment. Under Wisconsin law, the purpose is to reasonably assure that a defendant appears for future court dates … Continued