Saint Louis, MO asked in Criminal Law for Illinois

Q: If you are charged 7500 for shooting a person but you are not guilty can a lawyer lower your bond or what happens next?

Your not guilty but a person said they saw you

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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Your attorney can always file a motion for reduction of bail bond. It all depends on what your prior criminal record shows. You should also be aware that whenever you request a reduction of bail bond, the judge can always increase the bond amount if he/she deems it appropriate.

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