If you cannot afford bail and there is a bail on your case, then unfortunately you are going to be held in custody for the duration of your case. You could let your lawyer know that you can’t afford bail and ask him if he could try to either reduce your bail or even try to get you no bail. Or what’s called having you release on your own recognizance, so that’s why having a lawyer is so wonderful because in some cases a lawyer can actually save you money if he’s able to negotiate your bail or completely do away with it.
