Have you ever been in a situation where there are too many options to choose from and you’re afraid to choose the wrong one? When it comes to choosing which type of bond to go with, it can be confusing. Not everyone knows or understands the differences. There are two types of main bonds which then have other types categorized beneath them. Knowing the options can help you or your loved one choose the best one.
Have you ever been in a situation where you or a loved one ended up in jail and needed assistance getting out? Have you ever been confused as to what the next steps were going to be? When an individual is arrested and sent to jail they have to stand before a judge. The judge then decides the terms and conditions of the individual’s bail order. If the individual is considered a threat to society then he or she is denied bail and cannot be released from jail prior to the trial.
Everyone gets stopped for speeding at least once in their lives but it’s usually not a big deal and the most that happens is that you pay a hefty fine and get points on your license. However, for some, speeding can land them in jail.
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, enjoying the warm weather with friends and family. It is also a time that certain crimes see a significant increase and arrests climb. The rises in crimes tend to happen in colder climates more, most likely due to the change in temperatures. Climates that stay warm year-round see less of an increase.
You receive a call in the middle of the night from a friend or loved one who’s been arrested and they want you to bail them out of jail. Should you do it?
Whether you’re in prison or not, you have rights, just like everyone else. All American citizens have basic rights and they don’t go away when the prison cell door closes. No matter how long you’re incarcerated, you will hold these rights. While you’re in jail you may not have the same rights as everyone else, but you do retain some basic rights that are protected under the U.S. Constitution.
When someone is arrested and bail is set for their release from jail, there is the option of offering something as collateral to the court or to a bail bondsman if you don’t have enough money to cover it. Bail is an incentive to ensure that the defendant shows up for his/her court dates. Once the trial is over, no matter if it’s dismissed or the defendant is found innocent or guilty, any bail money or collateral will be returned to its owner. A bail bond agent will charge a non-refundable fee of 10% that will not be returned. It’s the fee for using their services.
No one wants to get a call in the middle of the night form a loved one who has been arrested. It’s scary and confusing. You may be angry or upset with him for his actions but regardless, you want to help. Should you? If your loved one has done this a lot, is a habitual offender who has called upon you often for this kind of help, should you give it, again? Unfortunately, this is a question that only you can answer.
No one should ever drive under the influence. It’s quite simple: people will die and lives will be ruined. But drivers still get behind the wheel of their two-ton hunks of potential destruction when their mental abilities have been impaired by alcohol or drugs. Media campaigns warning of the dangers aren’t enough so police departments across the country periodically conduct DWI checkpoints to catch drivers who have had too much to drink.
Everyone knows that when you’ve been arrested and you get out of jail on bail, you’re supposed to be on your best behavior. In fact, it’s typically part of the conditions of your bail that you refrain from committing any crimes or even hanging out with people who do. The court isn’t letting you out on bail so you can commit crimes; they let you out because you promise to behave and to show up for your court dates. They’re giving you a chance to get on the right path.