Have you been charged with a bail related criminal charge? We have a number of articles about bail on this website.

If you go through the Interactive Court Tour there is an extensive explanation of the bail process.

Bail charges are fairly small in number. The bail charge most people get charged with is "failing to answer bail".

The main issue in fail to answer bail cases is;

Why didn’t you turn up?
Often there is a reasonable explanation for your failure to answer bail. It is common to get the date wrong. Sometimes you actually have answered your bail and the Court has made a mistake.

What have you done since?
It is very important to get in contact with the Police as soon as you have realised your mistake regarding the date. This will show that you have attempted to correct the situation. Putting the issue off is not a good optionand it will make it harder to get bail when they catch up with you.

Clink on the links below to read further legal information regarding specific bail charges:

• Bail Charge - Failure to answer bail
• Bail Charge - Indemnifying surety

Doogue O'Brien are experienced bail lawyers. If you have been charged with a bail offence, we may be able to contact the informant and organise for you to be re-bailed. We will explore all of your options, contact us on
03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.

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