Is it possible to be bailed out of jail if charged with 1st degree murder?

Reasonable bond is not to be denied any defendant; however, what is reasonable depends on the charge and the likelihood someone may flee. Disclaimer: I am not offering legal advice, assume I do not know the law in your state and that I am just making suggestions for starting points for when you do speak with an attorney. Do NOT rely on anything I write and contact a lawyer in your area immediately after reading my posting.

Generally, an individual charged with first degree murder will be held without bond pending trial. To hold you without bond, the State will still have to establish that the proof is evident and the presumption great that you are guilty of the charge. This is an extremely high standard to meet. To obtain release, you must demand an Arthur hearing. As a practical matter, almost all individuals charged with first degree murder in Florida will be held in jail without bond. If you are faced with such a charge, you should contact a Florida attorney who is qualified to handle first degree murder cases as soon as possible.