{"id":1500,"date":"2019-10-30T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2019-09-26T07:12:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T07:12:12","slug":"paying-a-bail-bond-agent-vs-paying-a-lawyer-whats-a-better-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaughterbailbonds.com\/blog\/paying-a-bail-bond-agent-vs-paying-a-lawyer-whats-a-better-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Paying a Bail Bond Agent vs. Paying a Lawyer: What\u2019s a Better Option"},"content":{"rendered":"

To present their case in front of a jury and fight it the legal way, every defendant needs:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. A bail bond to help them get out of jail\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. A lawyer<\/span>\u00a0to assist with the legal proceedings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Both of these factors involve a lot of money in legal fees. Bond fees are10% of your total bail amount. So the higher the bail amount, the higher your bond fee. For a defendant with limited resources, choosing between paying a bond agent and a lawyer is tough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s take you through the details of the costs:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Getting a bail bond<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The exact cost of a bail bond depends on the type of bond you\u2019re signing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    As far as surety bonds are concerned, you have to pay a standard, state-compliant 10% fee. Let\u2019s say the total bail amount is set at$100,000. You\u2019ll have to pay $10,000 to the agency and will have to deposit collateral worth $90,000 against the rest of the amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"case<\/p>\n

    The cost in case of a personal recognizance bond is the same as a surety bond\u2014except someone else has to pay on your behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The last category is a cash bond. If you\u2019ve opted one, you\u2019ll have to pay the cash amount set by the judge, irrespective of the total bail amount. In most cases, a cash bond comes cheaper than a surety bond.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Should you pay a lawyer instead?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Think of it this way\u2014if the bond fee is less than $1,000, you can easily afford to pay it. However, if the total amount exceeds $10,000, it might be more financially viable to pay a lawyer instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sooner or later, you\u2019ll have to pay a lawyer anyway. The laws of Indiana grant you the right to a trial\u2014whether or not you\u2019re released. If you hire a lawyer instead, they can request an expedited bond review and get the bond price lowered. Let\u2019s see how this happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A lawyer can legally get a surety bond converted into a cash bond. The lawyer can also request the court to release you on personal recognizance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

    While it might be better to pay a lawyer in some cases, that doesn\u2019t mean that bail bonds aren\u2019t important. Bail bonds are highly regulated with very few risks of fraud. Also, if you get arrested in the middle of the night and can\u2019t skip work the next day, your lawyer won\u2019t show up immediately\u2014a bail bond agent will. Most of them operate 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In short, they\u2019ll get your case processed a lot faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    For reliable, affordable, and state-compliant bail bonds in Indiana, get in touch with\u00a0<\/span><\/em>DeLaughter Bail Bonds<\/span><\/em><\/a>. We offer a holistic suite of bail bond services in Indiana. Give us a call at\u00a0<\/span><\/em>260-578-0505<\/span><\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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