2. Talk to a lawyer
Question & Answer
Can I have another bail hearing if I lose my first one?To be eligible for a bail review, you must be able to prove that:
- there has been a material change in circumstance, or
- an error of law was made during your original .
A material change in circumstance is a significant change in your life that makes your plan more suitable. For example, you may have a new person willing to be a , or outstanding charges against you were resolved.
Talk to a lawyer about whether you can prove that there has been a material change in circumstance or an error of law.
If you don’t know a lawyer or can’t afford one, contact Legal Aid Ontario. Legal Aid Ontario pays lawyers known as to give free legal advice to people who can’t afford a lawyer.
You will more than likely need to pay a lawyer to help you with a . Duty counsel may not be able to help with this. It depends on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of your case.
A lawyer can help you:
- complete the application
- present your and ask a judge in the to make an order that you be released
