For some reason, the “bounty hunters” only sound like they’re in the movies or on television shows. It’s how they’re depicted in pop culture that makes it difficult to understand how they are in real life. Well, in real life, bounty hunters work with bail bond companies when a defendant fails to show up for […]
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A bail agent cannot: Offer legal advice Get bail lowered Refer to you to an attorney Accept bribes Deposit any money towards a defendant for referring business and additional clients A bail agent can do one main thing: bail you out of jail with a bail bond which you, or any friends or family, can […]
Before co-signing a bail bond, you may want to know what you’re getting yourself into. It’s a nice gesture to do for that friend or family member who has been arrested because it not only shows that you care about them, but that you’re willing to support them through this whole ordeal as well. However, […]
When a person is released from jail on a bail bond, they are also making a promise to go to all the court dates they are required to go to. Going to court is a condition of their release. If there is a conflict, it is best to get the other obstacle moved out of […]
The purpose of a bail bond is to ensure a person’s release from jail and the pre-trial, but also to ensure that they will honor their commitment to appear in court before the judge. In order to receive a bail bond: First, the defendant must first be granted the opportunity to bail by a judge […]