Yes, it is possible to post bail before arraignment. Bail is typically set by a judge based on the severity of the charges and the defendant's flight risk. Posting bail allows the defendant to be released from custody until their court date.
A no-bail warrant means that when you are apprehended and presented to court for arraignment, you wil not be offered the opportunity to post bail. It sounds like you need the services of a defense attorney to advise you.
You lose your money.
No, a person must be eighteen to post bail. Posting of bail bond is a contractual agreement and the parties must be eighteen to enter into a valid contract.
(1) The defendant's bond amount will be set at arraignment. If you don't post it at that time they will remain in jail until someone does put the bond up. Your choice. (2) Yes, the bond amount CAN be amended by the court (raised or lowered) after it is initially set.
Yes. In fact, a complete stranger can post bail for you, even without your consent or knowledge.
No, generally a minor cannot post bail for another minor. Bail is typically posted by an adult who is willing to take responsibility for ensuring that the defendant appears in court. Minors may not have the legal capacity to enter into bail agreements.
The prison demanded a USD$300 bail for the release of the prisoner.
That is correct. The 8th amendment prohibits excessive bail.
Bail bondsmen make money by charging a non-refundable fee, typically around 10 of the total bail amount, to post bail for individuals who cannot afford to pay the full bail themselves.
have to post Excessive bail.
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Under the law in India, there are several different types of bail. Anticipatory bail is something that you can get before you are arrested, in anticipation of being charged with a crime. Regular bail is post-arrest: being released, pending trial, and interim bail is a temporary release for a short period of time... for instance, sometimes the courts won't grant regular bail, but will allow the person a short amount of time for a specific reason.