Getting pulled over or stopped at a roadblock is almost always a stressful experience, even if you know you’ve done nothing wrong! Unfortunately, the anxiety that occurs when faced with a police officer’s questions can cause you to fudge the whole exchange. It’s important to be prepared for these encounters ahead of time since any […]
If someone you know has recently been arrested for driving under the influence, buying a bail bond is the first part of a long penalty process. With all the license and insurance issues that arise after a DUI, paying a large sum for bail is far from ideal. A bail bond can help decrease the […]
As a civil society, every citizen’s freedom is important. And frankly, we don’t have the resources to keep every small and big offender behind bars. That’s why, for small offenses, there’s almost always an alternative to jail time. The most common alternative is bail. A defendant whose guilt has not yet been determined by the […]
Getting incarcerated is unpleasant enough. Aside from the being put in a cell part, it often leaves you or someone you know with the task of coming up with enough money to cover the cost of a bond through a bail agent. Even if you don’t have enough cash on hand to pay, however, you […]
Bail is a pretty basic idea. A form of property is pledged or deposited to a court to have a suspect released from jail, inferring that the suspect will return to court for trial. If the suspect fails to appear they forfeit said property or “bail” and get charged with failure to appear on top […]
Many have suffered the inconvenience of being misunderstood by the law or the wrongful consequences of having done nothing wrong and wondered if they’ll get their bail back once the court finds them innocent. The whole ordeal has caused emotional, mental and financial stress. So how do you get back some sense of peace? Better […]
On the list of bits of knowledge that you hope you will never have to use in real life, along with how to escape from a car underwater and how to bring down an angry bear, is an understanding of the bail system. However, it can be good to at least have a working knowledge […]
The best bail bondsmen didn’t become experts in their profession overnight. With experience in the field and knowledge of the laws, they diligently became masters of their craft. But hard work and dedication only go so far, as bail bondsman must have certain attributes and characteristics to aid them in their tireless pursuits. Here are […]
After any kind of arrest has been made, time is of the essence for all parties involved. One of the decisions that must be made without delay is contacts a bond agent. If you or someone you know winds up in jail, communication with a bond agent should begin almost immediately. Why is telephoning with […]
After any kind of arrest has been made, time is of the essence for all parties involved. One of the decisions that must be made without delay is contacts a bond agent. If you or someone you know winds up in jail, communication with a bond agent should begin almost immediately. Why is telephoning with […]