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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Ionia Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC

4.5
82 Reviews

  • Serving Ionia, NY and Onondaga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 40 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving As Legal Counsel to Corporations & Individuals Across Syracuse & Central New York For Over 120 Years.

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Anthony J. Paris
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Bombardo Law Office, P.C.

4.2
45 Reviews

  • Serving Ionia, NY and Onondaga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • An Attorney Dedicated to Client Service and Concentrating Exclusively on Divorce & Family Law

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Richard J. Bombardo
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James F. Miller

  • Ionia, NY 14475-0129

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If I paid for my friend's bail, and he happens to pass away, do I get my bail money back?

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
If you posted the bond directly with the court, you should get your money back. Bail is intended to assure a defendant's appearance at court proceedings in a criminal case. When a defendant dies while the case is pending, the case is dismissed. When the case is dismissed, the bond is "discharged." That means, the bond is terminated. If the bond was paid in cash to the court, the funds will be returned. If the bond was posted by securing real property, such as a residence, the property will be released. However, if you used a bondsman to make the bond, and only paid him a premium such as 10 or 15% of the bail amount, and didn't provide collateral for the rest, the bondsman will keep the premium upon your friend's death, just as he would if the case ended with acquittal or conviction. If you also gave the bondsman money as collateral, over and above the premium, that amount should be returned.
If you posted the bond directly with the court, you should get your money back. Bail is intended to assure a defendant's appearance at court proceedings in a criminal case. When a defendant dies while the case is pending, the case is dismissed. When the case is dismissed, the bond is "discharged." That means, the bond is terminated. If the bond was paid in cash to the court, the funds will be returned. If the bond was posted by securing real property, such as a residence, the property will be released. However, if you used a bondsman to make the bond, and only paid him a premium such as 10 or 15% of the bail amount, and didn't provide collateral for the rest, the bondsman will keep the premium upon your friend's death, just as he would if the case ended with acquittal or conviction. If you also gave the bondsman money as collateral, over and above the premium, that amount should be returned.
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Can we expunge a criminal background without a fee?

Seth J Bloom
Answered by attorney Seth J Bloom (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Bloom Legal LLC
There will definitely be court fees associated with filing an expungement whether or not you decide to hire an attorney to help you with this type of case. Expungements can be complicated procedures so it may be worthwhile to consider investing in the services of an attorney to ensure that things are filed properly.
There will definitely be court fees associated with filing an expungement whether or not you decide to hire an attorney to help you with this type of case. Expungements can be complicated procedures so it may be worthwhile to consider investing in the services of an attorney to ensure that things are filed properly.
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Can my son be considered a sex offender for sharing a naked picture someone sent to him?

Jason William Savela
Answered by attorney Jason William Savela
Criminal Law lawyer at The Savela Law Firm, P.C.
Yes, your son is in trouble. Do not let him talk to police or other investigators until and unless a lawyer defending him agrees your son should be eligible for a public defender - apply and trust the attorney the girl may have no consequences - I know that does not seem fair, but the point it to concentrate on your son?s situation there should be a way to end this case without a long lasting consequence - diversion may be available.
Yes, your son is in trouble. Do not let him talk to police or other investigators until and unless a lawyer defending him agrees your son should be eligible for a public defender - apply and trust the attorney the girl may have no consequences - I know that does not seem fair, but the point it to concentrate on your son?s situation there should be a way to end this case without a long lasting consequence - diversion may be available.
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