Your loved one is in custody: What to do and how to react quickly

The arrest of a loved one is a distressing and stressful situation. When this happens, time is a critical factor. If a family member or close friend has been arrested and is now in custody, it is crucial to act quickly to maximize their chances of release. Here’s what you need to know — and how we can help.

Understanding the bail process

As soon as the prosecutor objects to release, a bail hearing is triggered. This process allows the judge to assess whether it is safe and justified to release the accused while legal proceedings are ongoing. The court considers several factors:

The risk of failing to appear at trial
The danger to society
Public confidence in the justice system

A lawyer can propose concrete guarantees to reassure the judge: strict conditions, supervision, financial bail — everything that can help support a release.

Your role: essential to support their case

As a close supporter, you are often the key to convincing the court. Here’s how you can help:

Offer a stable residence address for the accused
Provide financial bail, if necessary
Testify or offer moral support, demonstrating that the accused has strong backing
Actively seek a therapy center or support program, where applicable

These elements can make the difference between detention and freedom.

Why contact us without delay

We are ready to intervene within hours of the arrest. Our team handles:

Contacting prosecutors to attempt a quick release
The danger to Preparing the bail hearing in meticulous detail
Guiding you through the necessary documents, bail, or other steps
Defending your loved one with rigor, humanity, and efficiency

A loved one in custody is experiencing a moment of great vulnerability. Rapid legal support can not only change the outcome of the case but also ease the burden you are carrying.

Our Recent Successes

Over the years, Me Gagnon and his team have achieved remarkable results in defending against drunk driving charges. Here are some examples of our recent successes:

Dismissal of Charges Due to Procedural Error

Through a meticulous analysis of the case, we demonstrated that our client's constitutional rights were violated during the police intervention, leading to the dismissal of the charges.

Complete Acquittal

In a complex case, our team proved that the equipment used to measure blood alcohol levels was possibly defective, resulting in our client's total acquittal.

Sentence Reduction

In several cases, we have succeeded in obtaining significant sentence reductions by demonstrating errors in breathalyzer tests or presenting convincing mitigating circumstances.

These successes reflect our commitment to vigorously defending our clients' rights and exploring all possible avenues to achieve the best outcome.

Advantages of Working with Us