If someone you know has been arrested in the State of Florida they are entitled to be released on a reasonable bond unless the crime is a capital crime, or a punishable by life Felony.  For all non-capital crimes, there are set bond amounts that increase as the level of the criminal act becomes more severe.  For example a bond for a 1^st DUI may be $1,000.00, whereas a bond for a burglary or robbery will be higher.  If someone has little or no criminal history, often times the court will release someone on pre-trial release, which means that they will not have to post a monetary bond, but will be monitored by pre-trial services instead.  As long as the person complies with pre-trial services, then they will remain out of jail during the case.  If there is a violation, the court may issue a warrant and require a bond.  In order to get someone out of jail, call one of our lawyers quickly so we can argue in Court for your loved one’s release.  A Capital Crime or one with a maximum punishment of life in prison requires a special bond hearing known as an Arthur Hearing.