Driving a vehicle on a daily basis is a necessity for a lot of people. While most people are safe when driving and follow all of the rules, there is always a chance that you could be stopped by local law enforcement during a traffic stop. Whether you did nothing wrong, were speeding, or committed […]
Can You Bail Yourself Out of Jail?
If you’re arrested in Tarrant or Dallas County, you’ll go to jail even though you haven’t yet been convicted of a crime. And unless you can make bail or obtain a pretrial release on your own recognizance, you’ll stay in jail until the court reaches a verdict in your case. But how exactly do you […]
How Long Do You Stay in Jail If You Can’t Make Bail?
When you’re accused of a crime, arrested, and taken to jail, you may have an opportunity to post bail and obtain a conditional, pretrial release. If you can make bail, you won’t have to sit in jail while you wait for your case to wrap up. Instead, you can live at home while adhering to […]
What Are the Rules for Someone out on Bond?
Nobody wants to start their day with a call from jail. Unfortunately, it does happen, and when a loved one is in jail, they often need help. But if you don’t know how it all works, it can be difficult to offer the best help, so a few pointers can go a long way. When […]
Six Reasons You Don’t Want to Stay in Jail Until Your Hearing
When you’re arrested and taken to jail, you may have to wait several weeks or even months for your case to close. Processing a case and securing a conviction or acquittal can take a long time depending on the type of legal representation you have and the complexity of your case. The court also has […]
Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Bail Bonds?
When a defendant is granted bail, this comes with a large list of conditions. If any of these conditions are not meant, the judge will send the defendant back to jail. If this happens, the defendant will also lose their bail money. For this reason, anyone out on bail needs to be extremely careful to […]
When Can a Judge Raise Bail?
Many people think that once bail is set, it can’t change, but this isn’t true. You can even post bail, head home, and then be notified by your bail bond agent that the judge has increased your bail amount. This new amount will need to be settled, or you could be sent back to jail. […]
How to Post Bail
Just found out a friend or loved one ended up in jail? Did they call you for help? If you’re considering helping that person post bail so they can await their court dates outside the confines of jail, this blog is for you. While posting bail might seem simple enough, there’s more to the process […]
What Should I Know Before I Contact a Bail Agent?
When you have a loved one who’s relying on you to bail them out of jail, you can post bond directly with the court if you have the cash available to do so. But if the judge set your loved one’s bail quite high, and you can’t afford to pay it on your own, you’ll […]
How to Get Someone Out of Jail With No Money
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a significant amount of money to bail a loved one or friend out of jail. In fact, you might not need any money at all to bail someone out of jail. Just Bail Bonds is here to help during this difficult chapter of your life. If you […]