When you’re arrested and facing the possibility of spending time in jail, it can be a financially tricky time on top of everything else. You can expect to pay fees from court to lawyers to personal bills. One of the first costs you’ll experience is bail. If you can’t pay the entire cash amount out … Read more
It can be an emotional and stressful experience when you’re arrested. Not only do you find yourself in unfamiliar and intimidating surroundings, but you’re also dealing with new decisions on top of everything. It is all quite daunting. Although everyone’s situation is different, the basic process is the same. There are some important considerations when … Read more
When a friend or family member gets arrested, it’s natural to want to help that person. One of the first opportunities to help is co-signing a bail bond. While co-signing a bond can help your friend or relative avoid unnecessarily sitting in a jail cell, it comes with significant responsibilities that need to be understood … Read more
The law doesn’t take a holiday. While people are letting loose, law enforcement is on high alert, causing most holidays to end with more arrests than an average day. The Fourth of July is no exception. No one wants to plan to spend part of their celebration in a jail cell, but it’s important to … Read more
It’s common for people who use bail bond services to wonder why they don’t get their money back when the agreement is complete. They would receive a partial refund if they posted the full bail amount with the courts and followed all the obligations of the agreement. When using a bail bond service, however, you … Read more
Arrests can be burdensome for a multitude of reasons, especially expenses. Most people don’t plan to be arrested and can struggle to come up with the money for the sudden fees associated with the situation. Even a crime with a relatively low bail can have an especially big impact on someone who is already struggling … Read more
You may be thinking to yourself right now, “of course, a bail bonds agency thinks cash bail is good” however, there is a legit reason why we feel that way. We are in the heart of the criminal system, and we see the benefits of having a cash bail system in place. Opponents of bail … Read more
Most people arrested are either released on their own recognizance or a judge orders them to pay a specific bail bond amount to get out of jail while waiting for the trial. Sometimes judges do not grant bail to a defendant, and they have the right to do so for many reasons. It will be … Read more
When you or someone you care about is arrested in Palm Beach County, you want to work with a bail bonds agent located in the same county. Calling a bail bondsman in Broward or any other county in Florida can cause delays in getting a person released from jail. It will take longer for an … Read more
Getting arrested can be a life-changing experience. The way you now have to live your life requires you to do things a little differently because you’re out on a bail bond; it doesn’t stop because of an arrest. While awaiting a hearing or trial, there will still be weddings, sports events, concerts, conferences, business meetings, … Read more