Category: Bail Bond Laws & Regulations
What Are the Rules for Someone Out on Bond?
When someone is out on bond, they gain temporary freedom while awaiting trial, but this freedom comes with strict conditions. Adhering to these rules is essential, as violations can lead to immediate consequences, including re-arrest and the forfeiture of the bail amount. Let’s delve into…
What Is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony?
There is a common misconception that most crimes are similar in terms of type and punishment simply because it is convenient to group the majority of illegal activity together in a single basket. Those who comply with the law do not develop an in-depth understanding…
What Can and Can’t You Do While Out on Bail?
When you post bail with the court, either via a cash bond or a surety bond from a bail bond agent, you’ll be granted a conditional release from jail while you await your court dates. What exactly does “conditional” mean? It means that once you’re…
When Can a Judge Raise Bail?
Getting arrested is a life-changing experience. Even for small charges, the process can be difficult to navigate. One of the most important parts of the process is bail. Without a good understanding of the bail process, you or someone you love could be stuck in…
How to Conduct Yourself if You’re Ever Arrested
If you are ever unfortunate enough to find yourself on the wrong side of the law, being arrested can be a terrifying experience. If that happens, knowing how to conduct yourself can mean the difference between a favorable bond or high legal penalties. Do Not…
Here is How the Bail Bond Process Works in Texas
When you or a loved one is arrested in Texas, the defendant is generally taken in for booking at a local law enforcement station. Once arrested, there are several options to secure a quick jail release. For starters, bail is a guaranteed solution. However, the…
Bail Reforms are Not a New Dream
The buzz about bail reforms might seem to be a new movement, but if you look back, you can easily find that this is not the case. 50 years ago, Attorney General Robert Kennedy convened the first National Conference on Bail and Criminal Justice. In…
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…
Harris County Bail Revamp Raises Concerns
It seems like the entire nation is seeing reforms to bail systems, usually having to do with the way traditional bail systems seem to penalize people of modest means. People with little to no available cash to secure their release languish in jail before their…
New Bail System in NJ Lowers Jail Populations
In New Jersey, a new bail system has created a variety of reactions, from many different interest groups. While some praise the new system and call for reforms of a similar nature in other states, others believe that the new system is making a bad…