Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights

Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights

Bail And Why It Gets Denied

Michelle Garrett

Today's American justice system, while not perfect, is designed to protect those who have been accused of a crime. When a person is arrested for a crime, he can be bailed out of jail until his trial. Bail amounts are set by a judge based on several different factors. When a person is bailed out, he can then return to his work and to his normal life until his trial. Unfortunately, however, there are some instances in which a person won't get bail. If you're concerned that this could be the case for you or someone you care about, read on to learn about when bail can be denied and on what grounds.

A Poor Track Record

When a person doesn't appear for a court date, a charge of "failure to appear" is issued on his record, and a warrant for his arrest is also issued. Depending on the charges the person is facing, the police may even begin actively searching for the individual

While anyone can forget a court date once or even twice, it doesn't look good if a person has repeatedly missed court dates and repeatedly been issued failure to appear warrants. A judge can see a person's entire record when he sets bail, so often, if it's clear that the person has a high risk of not showing up for court, the judge will simply refuse bail.

Excels at Escape

While it's not common, there are some inmates who have managed to escape from jails and prisons. If a person has done that in the past, then he can pretty much kiss any hope of receiving bail good-bye.

People who have managed escapes before are considered serious flight risks when arrested on further charges and are almost always denied bail. Furthermore, they are usually kept under extra-watchful eyes during their stay in jail or prison.

Deemed Dangerous

The final reason a person could be denied bail is a little more subjective. Simply put, if a judge feels a person poses a danger to society or even to a particular person if he is released, bail can be denied.

If someone attempted murder on a surviving victim, for example, that person would likely not get bail due to risk to the victim. Bail could also be denied if the crime is otherwise violent in nature or if the offender simply has a long history of crime.

If bail is denied, there really is nothing to do but wait. Sometimes, however, instead of being denied bail, bail is simply set very high. When that's the case, there are bail bonds companies, like Chesterfield Bonding, that work with all budgets.


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Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights

I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.