Most people don’t plan for a future arrest, let alone think about what bail bonds company they’ll call if it ever happens. Unfortunately, it happens. Whether you are guilty or not of actually committing...
The only thing on anyone’s mind who has been arrested is how to get released quickly? Every defendant counts down the minutes or hours until they can see the judge and find out what...
It can be extremely stressful when you find out a family member or close friend is in jail. Along with stress, you may feel embarrassed, worried, and anxious. It’s normal to be concerned about...
Once your bail bondsman secures your release from jail, it’s important to stay out of trouble. You’re allowed to spend the time before your hearing at home. You’ll be able to continue working, spending...
Also referred to as revoked bond, bail revocation is a legal proceeding that can occur before a criminal trial and the judge revokes the bail bond due to requirements not being met. It means...
When you or someone you love gets arrested, the last thing on your mind is the financial impact that arrest may have. Posting bail, paying bond premiums, court fees and fines can add up....
Every state, including Florida, classifies crimes into three distinct categories. These categories are infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. They increase in seriousness, with infractions being the lesser of the three and a felony being the...
As a parent of teenagers, you worry about a variety of situations once they start going out alone with their friends.Getting that dreaded call from your son or daughter that he or she has...
A bail bondsman or bond agent provides the funds to pay for a defendant’s bail when they cannot afford it themselves. The service they offer to get arrestees out of police custody is often...
If you or a loved one has been arrested, getting released from jail becomes a priority. Deciding to wait for the system to get you out may take 24 – 48 hours, maybe longer....
In most states across the US, including Florida, the cost of bail bonds are usually 10%. This means that if someone you know is arrested and their bail is set at $20,000, then the...
The information provided in this article to help a person who is a convicted felon decide whether they should or shouldn’t bail someone out. There are no laws preventing a felon from doing it....
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”....