When a person is arrested and accused of a crime, he will have to appear in court for an arraignment hearing. Depending on the charge, the accused may be eligible to post bail prior to his hearing. The accused must make it a point to appear at the initial hearing and all scheduled court appearances […]
You Don’t Have to Spend a Day in Jail
When a person gets arrested and charged with a crime, it usually takes weeks or months before his case goes to trial. Depending on the charge, an accused person may be allowed to post bail so that he doesn’t have to sit in jail during that time. However, what if the accused can’t afford to […]
Tarrant County Bail Bonds Services Help in Cases with Expensive Bail
Judges can set expensive–but not excessive–bails for individuals charged with serious offenses. In some cases, bail amounts can be as high as hundreds of thousands of dollars, particularly when a serious offense is combined with other factors, such as high flight risks and previous criminal records. (more…)
Mansfield Bail Bonds Experts Give Advice on What to Do After Arrest
“A Fort Worth man and woman with long criminal histories have been arrested in the robbery of an Asian restaurant owner who was beaten repeatedly on the head with a plastic drink crate,” writes Star-Telegram crime reporter Deanna Boyd. The victim’s wife and a customer was able to identify the license plate of the vehicle […]
What Happens if You Can’t Post Bail?
There are a lot of uncertainties about what happens after you are booked into a jail. At Just Bail Bonds, we understand there are a lot of things going through your mind when you or your loved one is arrested. Often, after being booked into jail, you are given a bail amount which you must […]
What Determines the Price of Freedom?
Bail amounts can range anywhere from the tens to the millions of dollars. Heather Brown at WCCO Minneapolis describes two good examples. (more…)
Avoid Jail for Overtaking a Stopped School Bus
Drivers who go past a stopped school bus should beware: some of these buses now come with hi-tech eyes. Select independent school districts (ISDs) in Texas are installing cameras on school buses to catch drivers violating school bus traffic stop laws. Among the latest to adopt the practice is the Austin ISD, which has equipped […]
Keller Bail Bonds: What are the Factors that Influence Bail Amount?
The length of time it takes for a case to be tried in a Keller court varies, depending on several factors. In many cases, the decision on whether the trial should start right away is all up to the judge. This kind of system can lead to volatility in detainment duration before a verdict is […]
Avoid Jail Time Due to Traffic Violations with Fort Worth Bail Bonds
The majority of traffic violations in Fort Worth, such as speeding and DUI, do not usually lead to detention. However, they can build up and gain enough weight to be considered as grounds for jail time. In many occasions, the only way to secure immediate release is to post bail. (more…)
Hurst Bail Bonds Can Help if Your Child is Arrested
Good parents will do anything for their child’s welfare, even if it means showing them some “tough love”. A story ran by The Blaze couldn’t have demonstrated this more aptly. On May 19, 2014, a 16 year-old boy was turned in to the police by his own mother, who suspected that the boy was involved […]