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Simple English definitions for legal terms
give bail
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A quick definition of give bail:
Give Bail: When someone is accused of a crime and has to go to court, they may be required to give bail. This means they have to provide a certain amount of money or property as a guarantee that they will show up for their court date. If they don't show up, they lose the bail money or property. Giving bail is a way for the court to ensure that the accused person will appear in court and face their charges.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To post security for one's appearance in court.
Example: The court ordered the accused to give bail in the amount of $10,000.
Explanation: When someone is accused of a crime and arrested, they may be required to give bail in order to be released from jail until their trial. Giving bail means that the accused person or someone on their behalf posts a certain amount of money or property as a guarantee that they will appear in court when required. If the accused person fails to appear in court, they forfeit the bail and may be subject to additional charges.