Bail application solicitors in Belfast preparing Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and High Court bail applications, renewals and variations across Northern Ireland.
Preparing the application
We obtain instructions, identify objections, examine the alleged facts and develop a practical proposal. Where an address is offered, verification and the householder’s understanding may be important.
Supporting information may relate to family responsibilities, work, education, health, treatment, previous compliance and the progress of the investigation.
Conditions that manage risk
Possible conditions include residence, curfew, electronic monitoring, reporting, exclusion zones, non-contact provisions, restrictions on devices or substances and attendance at treatment or support.
The proposal must be workable. It is better to offer a clear plan that can be followed than an unrealistic list of promises.
Refusal, renewal and variation
Where bail is refused, we examine the reasons before advising on renewal or a further application. Where circumstances change, a formal variation should be sought before acting contrary to an existing condition.