Bail Application Lawyers | Brisbane, Gold Coast & Queensland.
Free your loved one from custody with the professional assistance and personal guidance of Donnelly Law Group. Our specialist bail lawyers can help you make bail applications or variations before the Magistrates and Supreme Courts in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
Bail Application Experts - Returning Your Loved One Sooner.
Your loved one can return to their community, career and family sooner with the assistance of Donnelly Law Group – expert bail lawyers with 50+ years of combined experience in Queensland.
On a daily basis, we help people apply for bail and variation of bail conditions. We quell the concerns of the police and the courts by using our longstanding professional relationships to negotiate conditions that are fair for all parties. We also help our clients prove to the court that they deserve bail by organising rehabilitation programs and suitable living, employment, and familial arrangements.
Our professional bail lawyers take the stress and complication out of applying for bail. We build a bridge of communication and support between you and your loved one in custody, whilst working in a timely yet thorough manner to ensure that they return home as soon as possible.
Our Lawyers Specialise in Bail Matters
- Bail Applications
- Bail Variations
- Bail Enlargements
- Bail Breaches
- All Other Bail Matters
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Our Legal Strategy in Bail Applications.
The specialist bail lawyers at Donnelly Law Group leave no stone unturned when making bail applications before the Magistrates and Supreme Courts. We understand how to quell the court’s concerns through negotiation and prove that your loved one deserves release from custody.
Police prosecutors, magistrates, and judges take many risks into account when deciding whether to grant a bail application. They need to be assured that the defendant will appear at their upcoming court dates, not commit further offences, and not endanger the safety of the community, victims, or witnesses if released from custody.
Our specialist bail lawyers use their longstanding relationships with the police and the courts to negotiate bail conditions and minimise those risks. We also help you arrange your personal circumstances to further improve your chances of being granted bail (e.g. your living arrangements, employment conditions, passport restrictions, etc.).
Contact Donnelly Law Group today and give your loved one their best chance at a successful bail application. Our trained support staff are ready to take your call 24/7 and can arrange your free consultation with one of our specialist bail lawyers.
- Partners in custody.
- Children in custody.
- A family member in custody
- A friend in custody.
- Been refused bail by the police.
- Been refused bail by the court.
Our Personal Support System in Bail Applications.
The bail lawyers at Donnelly Law Group appreciate how stressful and painful it is to have your partner, family member, or friend held in custody. We provide a bridge of communication, legal management, and personal support between you and your loved one.
People have a hard time preparing bail applications for their loved ones because they lack knowledge of the law and cannot easily contact the person in custody. Our specialist bail lawyers gather copious amounts of information when preparing bail applications (including family history, criminal history, living conditions, career, relationships, and more). We then compile that evidence into a compelling argument and use it to negotiate with the police and courts.
But what makes Donnelly Law Group special is our willingness to go the extra mile when preparing bail applications. We oversee the personal circumstances of our clients and arrange for necessary measures such as rehabilitation programs, employment conditions, housing arrangements, and more. These additional measures can make all the difference in persuading the court to grant bail.
We understand that bail is a time-sensitive matter – people in custody risk losing their jobs, their home, and their relationships. We work quickly but thoroughly to get your loved one home sooner.
Book your free consultation with Donnelly Law Group today and have a team of the best bail lawyers in Queensland professionally prepare your bail application.
FAQs.
When should I speak to a bail lawyer?
Get in touch with our bail lawyers once you or your loved one has been taken into police custody or refused bail by the court.
People often spend weeks trying to figure out how to take action, leaving themselves stressed and confused. The best time to speak to a bail lawyer is now.
Contact Donnelly Law Group today and give yourself peace of mind knowing you have Queensland’s best team of bail lawyers on your side. We will begin working on your case right away and use all the time available to us to prepare your bail application for the best possible outcome.
Do I have to use my bail lawyer for my ongoing legal trial?
Once the bail matter is finalised, there is no obligation to continue using our expert criminal lawyers during the criminal hearing process.
However, the majority of our bail application clients decide to proceed with our team as they find they create a meaningful and trusted connection with our lawyers and want to continue with our services.
What is the difference between watch-house bail and court bail?
In Queensland, there are two types of bail: watch-house bail and court bail.
Watch-house bail may be granted to you by the police when you are arrested and charged with an offence. Once you sign the bail undertaking, the police will release you and you can remain in the community until the date of your court appearance. The bail undertaking will have a number of conditions that you must oblige by, including that you must attend court on the date stated.
Court bail may be granted to you by the court if you are refused watch-house bail by the police. You must apply to the court for court bail and make detailed submissions as to why you should be released from custody. Most importantly, you must quell the concerns of the police and courts and prove that you are not a risk to the community or the course of justice by negotiating bail conditions.
What must be proven when applying for bail?
In Queensland, the police or courts will only grant bail if they are satisfied that the person in custody does not present an unacceptable risk of:
- Failing to appear and surrender into custody; or
- Committing an offence;
- Endangering the safety or welfare of a victim of the charged offence;
- Endangering the safety or welfare of anyone else;
- Interfering with witnesses or otherwise obstructing the course of justice;
- Suffering a threat to their own safety or welfare.
When assessing the above risks, the police and courts will consider a wide range of factors. Such factors might include:
- The nature and seriousness of the offence;
- The character and background of the defendant;
- The defendant’s family relationships and home environment;
- The defendant’s associations;
- The defendant’s employment;
- The defendant’s criminal history;
- The defendant’s history of breaching bail;
- The strength of the evidence against the defendant;
- The defendant’s relationship to the community, justice groups and cultural considerations;
- The risk of further domestic violence being committed by the defendant;
- Any promotion of terrorism by the defendant or association with a terrorist organisation;
- The ability and likelihood of the defendant fleeing;
- The ability of someone to pay a surety for the defendant’s bail;
- The ability of the defendant to comply with bail conditions.
Contact Donnelly Law Group today if you or a loved one has been refused bail. Our specialist bail lawyers will assess the concerns of the police and the courts and negotiate a set of conditions that can lead to the granting of bail.
What conditions can be imposed under bail?
There is a standard set of conditions that are included in all bail orders:
- You must willingly appear before the court for appearance dates and surrender into custody whilst on bail;
- You must not commit further offences whilst on bail;
- You must not endanger the safety or welfare of a victim of the charged offence or anyone else;
- You must not interfere with witnesses or otherwise obstruct the course of justice.
However, there are many other conditions that the police or courts may wish to include in your bail orders. Such conditions might include that you must:
- Live or stay at a certain residential address;
- Not communicate or approach certain people;
- Not approach certain locations;
- Surrender your passport;
- Not approach international points of departure (e.g. airports or seaports);
- Report to the police on a regular basis;
- Obey a curfew;
- Provide a surety;
- Comply with Domestic Violence Orders;
- Undertake rehabilitation courses or programs.
Contact Donnelly Law Group if you have been refused bail or want to vary your current bail conditions. Our specialist bail lawyers will assess the concerns of the police and the courts and negotiate a set of conditions that are fair to all parties.
Can I vary my bail conditions?
Yes, it is possible to vary your bail conditions by either applying to the police or applying to the court.
You can only apply to the police to vary your conditions if your bail order states that the police may make variations.
You must apply to the court to vary your conditions if the police do not have the power to make variations.
Conditions that are commonly varied include the police station that you must report to, the days you must report to the police and changes to your residential address.
Contact Donnelly Law Group if you want to vary your current bail conditions. Our specialist bail lawyers will apply on your behalf and argue your case for the best possible outcome.
Will my bail lawyer represent me in court?
The team of bail lawyers at Donnelly Law Group will research, prepare, and negotiate your bail application for you. They will then represent you in court and methodically argue your case to attain the best possible outcome.
What are the penalties for breaching bail?
In Queensland, it is an offence to breach the conditions of a bail undertaking.
Breaching the conditions of your undertaking may result in your bail being revoked and a warrant for your arrest will likely be issued. If you hand yourself to the police or are arrested after breaching bail, you will be held in the watch-house and taken to court on the next court day.
In court, you will have the chance to explain why you breached bail (see defences below). If the court does not accept your reason for breaching bail, you will be penalised.
The maximum penalty for breaching bail is a fine of 40 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.
After you have been found guilty of breaching bail, it is still possible (but much more difficult) to apply for bail again.
Contact Donnelly Law Group if you or a loved one has been charged with breaching bail. Our specialist bail lawyers will pursue all potential legal defences and mitigating factors for the best possible outcome.
Are there any legal defences to breaching bail?
Yes, it is possible to defend a breach of a bail undertaking (such as an emergency or a medical concern).
Donnelly Law Group’s specialist bail lawyers will assess the evidence and circumstances in your case when determining whether any legal defences may apply.
What legislation covers bail applications in Queensland?
In Queensland, laws regarding bail applications appear under the Bail Act 1980.
How much does Donnelly Law Group charge for bail applications?
A lot of people believe that they cannot afford to hire a bail lawyer. But at Donnelly Law Group, we ensure that our legal fees are affordable so that everyone can access high-quality legal representation in Queensland.
We will provide you with a fixed quote after your free initial consultation. A fixed fee ensures that you have total transparency over costs and won’t receive any surprising invoices.
Contact Donnelly Law Group today to book your free consultation and receive a fixed quote.
See our page on Legal Fees for more information on payment plans and options.
Can Donnelly Law Group help me if I live outside of Brisbane and the Gold Coast?
Donnelly Law Group regularly represents people living all over the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland (including Toowoomba, Noosa, Maroochydore, Cairns, Townsville, Rainbow Beach, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and more.)
We can hold meetings with our regional clients over the phone, via video conference, or in person. Our lawyers travel to courts all over Queensland to represent locals in criminal, traffic, and domestic violence matters, and bail applications.
It can be difficult to find high-quality legal representation in regional Queensland. Do not hesitate to contact Donnelly Law Group for the best possible outcome in your matter.
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