Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Bail Money

Is it o.k. for a lawyer to recoup bail money when the person who is sole sole signiture on the bond form never agreed for the lawyer to take it?


Asked on 1/11/09, 2:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Bail Money

Right on the bail bond receipt that you signed it says that the money posted for bail can be used for the payment of fines, court costs, and legal fees. By signing the receipt you agreed to those terms. It pays to read before you sign.

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Answered on 1/12/09, 12:44 pm


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