Detroit Michigan Bond Hearing Attorney
The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates Detroit understands the turmoil that a person endures while staying in jail for weeks and months at a time while waiting for their bond hearing and criminal case to be resolved. We also understand the burden this places on their loved ones who may find financial and legal difficulties in their efforts to seek a bond by themselves. If you have been charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony charge in Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Monroe County, Livingston County, or Washtenaw County, and need an experienced lawyer to reduce your bond or address your bond conditions, please call our office immediatley so we can help you today!
All persons who have been accused and charged with a crime is entitled to a reasonable bond set by the Judge or Magistrate during a Hearing. Kevin Bessant acts swiftly and aggressively to ensure that a person accused of a misdemeanor or felony offense is given a fair bond before the court. Call the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates before you call a bails bondsman so I can possibly save you the unnecessary expenses of paying a bondsman.
Bond Hearing Lawyers Can Help You Gain a Bond or Seek A Bond Reduction
If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, do not delay in calling Kevin Bessant to represent them at their hearing to help keep them out of jail. During the hearing, the Judge or Magistrate will evaluate a number of factors to determine if the accused will be granted a bond, and if so, what and how much that bond will be. This is a critical stage in which legal representation is a must as it can often determine the difference between the accused staying in jail or going home free on bond.
Even if a person’s bond has been initially denied at the accused’s arraignment, Kevin Bessant can still file a motion to demand the court review the necessary factors to consider a fair bond amount. If bond has been denied, or if you have yet to be arraigned and need Kevin Bessant to represent you at your bond hearing, and even discuss your criminal matter in detail, call the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates at 313-658-8159 today for a free consultation.
Legal Authority: Court Rules and Statute
- Michigan bond determinations follow MCL 765.6, which directs the court to weigh the seriousness of the offense, the defendant’s prior record, and flight risk in setting conditions of release, and MCR 6.106.
For the current text of these rules, see the Michigan Court Rules published by the Michigan Courts.
About Attorney Kevin Bessant
- Licensed Michigan Attorney with the State Bar of Michigan and over 20 years of criminal defense trial experience.
- Michigan Super Lawyer, recognized annually from 2015 through 2025.
- Detroit Business Magazine (DBusiness) Top Lawyer, 2017.
- Listed among Expertise.com’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Detroit.
- Interviewed by Fox 2 News Detroit (2016) regarding Michigan State Police breathalyzer calibration errors affecting nearly 2,000 DUI cases statewide between December 2015 and April 2016.
- Offices in Detroit, Eastpointe, and Southfield, Michigan, serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
- Free case evaluation: 313-658-8159
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors determine whether I get a bond in Michigan?
A judge or magistrate considers factors such as the seriousness of the charge, flight risk, criminal history, ties to the community, and danger to the public when setting a bond amount or granting personal recognizance.
What happens if my bond was denied at arraignment?
Even if bond is denied at arraignment, an attorney can file a motion asking the court to review the bond factors again and argue for a fair bond or bond reduction.
Should I call a bail bondsman before calling a lawyer?
No. Contacting a criminal defense attorney first can help you avoid the unnecessary cost of a bail bondsman by seeking a personal recognizance bond or lower bond amount directly from the court.
Which counties does the firm handle bond hearings in?
The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates represents clients at bond hearings in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties in Michigan.