Bail tips from our Criminal Law team

Aside from those dealing with very simple criminal matters, the majority of people traversing their way through the criminal justice system will need to deal with the issue of bail. Our senior criminal lawyer, Siobhan Nims highlights some important tips to bear in mind when dealing with bail in this month's e-checklist.

• Remember you only have one shot at bail – or, more accurately, once bail is refused, you cannot apply again for bail again on the same charges unless there is a change in your circumstances. For that reason you should make every effort in a bail application to put your best foot forward. That might mean engaging the right representation, and gathering all the necessary information and material in support of you getting bail BEFORE proceeding with a bail application – even if an adjournment in custody is required first.