Following an arrest, a person accused of a crime is held in jail until the case is heard. However, the federal government, as well as all 50 states, have procedures in place for allowing...
Bail is the legal term for the restrictions that a defendant must comply with while waiting to appear in court. This usually implies a bail bond, which is money or property used to secure...
If you have ever been arrested, you may be familiar with the term: SOR Release. It stands for Supervised Own Recognizance and means that the court granted a person release from jail without a...
Bail is money paid to the court to secure the release of someone accused of a crime and arrested. Your bail can be paid by anyone including family, friends or a bondsperson. If a...
If you or someone you know has been arrested, having to pay bail is probably a big concern. Some people in this situation may be released from jail on their own recognizance. This means...
It’s not uncommon to want your criminal record to disappear so you can make a fresh start. Having your arrest record expunged can help you start over but the first step is to find...
It’s the weekend and you receive a phone call informing you that your friend or loved one has been arrested. Before you panic, know that many people arrested on weekends may bond out of...
Getting a call that a friend or family member has been arrested is stressful, especially if you’re woken up in the middle of the night. Arrests can happen any time, day or night, so...
Qualified and properly licensed bail bond agents are allowed to bring a defendant to the authorities if they failed to appear at their scheduled court hearing. Because they are not government agents, they are...
Paying a bail bondsman can be an effective way to get yourself or a loved one out of jail when you can’t afford the full bail amount. Generally, a bail bonds company requires 10...
If someone you know has been arrested and is currently in custody, just one call to an experienced bondsperson can get them out of jail fast. Getting arrested is stressful for many and not...
After an arrest and depending on the criminal charges, you will be granted a bail hearing. This is your first court appearance in front of a judge. This is the beginning step of the...
If the police have arrested you, it is best to remain calm and cooperative. Resisting only makes the situation more difficult and can potentially add charges. Stay quiet and don’t argue about the arrest,...
It is not uncommon for a defendant to be re-arrested while on bond and awaiting their court date. If you used a bail bondsman to secure your release the first time you were arrested,...
Most states allow people to seal or expunge records to avoid having their arrest history affect important aspects in their lives such as employment, housing and even relationships. Criminal records in Florida are easily...
When someone enters the criminal system in Florida by arrest or incarceration, an official, state-provided record is created. These official records are easily accessible online and often contain detailed information such as the type...
The short answer is yes, however in Florida, you cannot legally refer to them as bounty hunters. The state does not allow the term ‘bounty hunter’ to be used nor does it allow freelance...
Warrants are issued by the court system in Palm Beach County for a variety of reasons. An outstanding warrant can sneak up on you and your first thought will be “I need an attorney”....
Can you afford to pay 100% of the bail on your own? If not, you’ll need a bail bondsman. They will pay the full amount of bail for the accused but they do require...
Palm Beach Bail Bondsman – The bail bond process, how it works: Bail is a process by which you pay a set amount of money to obtain your release from police custody. As part...
Frank Chavez Bail Bonds, Top Rated Palm Beach Bail Bonds Company. We take serving our clients serious. A bail agency comprised of former legal professionals, we have adopted the professionalism, high regard & ethics...
Need a Bail Bonds in Palm Beach? Frank Chavez Bail Bonds meets with new clients any time of the day or night to arrange bail for jail release. This may be in the client’s...
Surety bonds are the most common type of bail bond in the West Palm Beach area. When a defendant is arrested and bail is set, they must pay a percentage of the total bail amount to the bondsman...