Jail is a scary prospect. In some situations, it ultimately ends up being nothing more than a minor setback, but in plenty of scenarios, extended time in jail can ruin a person’s life. The way our justice system works, if someone is in jail, they won’t be released until the courts settle the case or […]
Helpful Tips When Posting Bail
Being arrested has more consequences than just the potential loss of freedom. There are financials to consider, too. For instance, if the judge allows for bail, you’ll need to pay for a bail bond to secure your freedom. The bail process can be confusing to those new to the experience. Let’s shine a light on […]
The Movement to Release Those Who Cannot Afford Jail
By Neysa Watkins on September 25, 2017 in Bail Bond Payment, Criminal Defense, Industry News, Info Article, Uncategorized
Bail has become a focal point in the fight to transform the criminal justice system as well as the pretrial system, and there are several good reasons why. More Americans Experience Jails Than Prisons The difference is that jails typically hold people in the days leading to their trials, or for sentences less than one […]
Beth Chapman has Throat Cancer
I say “Bounty Hunter,” you say “DOG!” Most everyone knows about the famous Hawaiian bail bondsman and his eccentric family of bounty hunters. Duane Chapman and his wife of 11 years, Beth Chapman, are now facing one of the worst trials of their entire life together. Beth has stage 2 throat cancer. In a letter […]
Texas State Prisons do not Provide AC for Inmates
By Neysa Watkins on August 23, 2017 in Arlington Bail Bond Agent, Arlington TX Bail Bonds, Bail Bond Payment, Dallas TX Bail Bonds, Pretrial Release
Inmates from a Texas state prison have been fighting a lawsuit in federal court for more than a year, and a recent ruling may not be enough to fix a problem that has been causing controversy for far longer than that. The facts of the case are as follows: Six inmates, 5 with medical conditions […]
Harris County Bail Reforms – Working, or Wrong Track?
By Neysa Watkins on August 17, 2017 in Arlington Bail Bond Agent, Arlington TX Bail Bonds, Bail Bond Payment
The entire nation has eyes on reforms to bail systems that have been implemented in recent years. Some have taken place in New Jersey, and others are hitting a little closer to home. The basic problem with traditional cash bail systems, as many people in support of the reforms claim, is that people with little […]
How Can I Prepare for My Bail Hearing?
By Neysa Watkins on July 28, 2017 in Arlington Bail Bond Agent, Arlington TX Bail Bonds, Bail Bond Payment, Dallas Bail Bond Agent, Dallas TX Bail Bonds, Fort Worth TX Bail Bonds, Immigration Bail Bonds
How does a bail hearing work? Bail exists solely to secure your presence at future court hearings. The bail hearing is always your first court appearance, after your arrest. A judge or other judicial official will be present at this hearing, along with the prosecutor. You always have the right to have an attorney with […]
How Judges Determine Bail Amounts
By Neysa Watkins on July 14, 2017 in Arlington TX Bail Bonds, Bail Bond Payment, Dallas Bail Bond Agent, Dallas TX Bail Bonds, Fort Worth TX Bail Bonds
First, what is “bail?” Bail is usually defined as an amount of money, given to a court to ensure that a criminal defendant will return for their court appearance after an arrest. People often hear about bail in criminal proceedings, and that “the judge set the bail at a certain amount;” but it can be […]
Does Posting Bail Affect Your Credit Score?
Financial Questions About Posting Bail Resolving crime is difficult, and handling funds related to misdemeanors and felonies can be costly. When posting bail for a friend or loved one, individuals often wonder about credit score infractions and effects. Sometimes, suspects are released upon their recognizance—costing the individual nothing. Often, wondering about one’s credit score during […]
Understanding Your Bail Bond Payment Options
When an arrest lands someone you care about in jail, your first reaction is to post bail quickly. Before releasing a defendant, the court wants assurance that the defendant will appear back in court on an appointed date; posting bail is how you provide that assurance. Often, people cannot afford to pay the entire bail […]