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With a bond of $125,000, is it possible to get a bond reduction?

My husband has been in hidalgo county jail for a month and has a bond of $125,000. He still hasn't had his first court and was wondering if he could get a bond reduction. He us a first time drug offender.

Bond reduction will depend upon how good of a presentation his defense attorney does at creating good will and making the prosecution and judge feel that your
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✓ Verified answer August 26,2014 · Bail & Bond Questions
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Bond reduction will depend upon how good of a presentation his defense attorney does at creating good will and making the prosecution and judge feel that your husband is worthy of a reduction
Accepted Answer Date Created: August 26,2014
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