The process of bail for a convicted individual in India forms the apex and the most crucial step in the system of criminal justice. One role of a lawyer for bail is securing the release of the defendant before trial or the halting of the deprivation of liberty until such a time comes when a trial is being prepared. The role of bail is immeasurable because it either directly contributes to the freedom of the person or the trajectory of criminal litigation. Understanding the Role of a Bail Lawyer A bail attorney acts as counsel for the defendant in criminal proceedings in which the defendant is either being held or is in potential detention. A bail lawyer's most important aim is to secure an accused's freedom from detention. He does so by persuading the court to grant the accused the ability to live freely while his case is pending in court. It is a right in many instances, but it is not automatic bail, even for serious offenses, and it is at the discretion of the lawyer defe...