When you’re arrested for a crime that you did or did not do, the court may allow you to temporarily avoid detention until your court hearing takes place. Continue reading
According to a study, two thirds of the world’s incarcerated population are pretrial detainees. This is bad for the economy because it hinders these people’s labor market activities. According to a report by the ACLU, 70% of detainees in America’s jails are ‘yet to be convicted for a crime.’ Continue reading
Getting caught in a bad situation can put you behind bars until the time comes for your court hearing. At this point, the most important thing you’ll have to do (besides contacting a lawyer) is getting hold of a bondsman. Continue reading
Bail is essentially an agreement with the court by which defendants are released until their next hearing in exchange for a set amount of money or property of equal value. However, the court has the right to deny the based on certain factors related to the crime or the accused. Continue reading
No one wants to see a loved one get arrested and placed behind bars. In such a situation, your first concern should be to get them out of jail as quickly as possible. While paying for bail on behalf of your friend or family member is one thing, putting ink to paper on a bail bond contract is a completely different thing altogether. Continue reading
Bail refers to the amount of money that must be paid by the defendant in order to secure temporary release from prison until their next court hearing. The amount of bail various according to the severity of the crime and is ultimately decided by; for petty nonviolent misdemeanors, the bail is usually around $500 but this too can vary from one state to another. Continue reading
Compared to getting caught with illegal substances, drug trafficking is a far more serious crime that comes with dire consequences. Being arrested for drug trafficking usually results in the police piling up a number of additional charges on the accused. Continue reading
Having a loved one end up in jail can be a stressful experience for both the friends and family. Emotions such as embarrassment, confusion, and wondering how to manage the finances are all too common. Such factors leave people feeling helpless and make them vulnerable to bail bond frauds and scams. Continue reading
Getting a call that one of your loved ones has been arrested can be a nightmare. But unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. Continue reading
You’ve probably watched this scene on TV a dozen times: a court judge announces, “Bail is set at $50,000” and hammers down a gavel. The accused looks dispirited as he consults with his loved ones and lawyers. However, he somehow ends up being released from jail as he awaits his trial. Continue reading
