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…
How does a Judge set Bail?
First, what is “bail?” Bail is usually defined as an amount of money, given to a court to secure a criminal defendant’s appearance at future court proceedings. People often hear about bail in criminal proceedings, and that “the judge set the bail at a certain…
Preparing for your Bail Hearing
How does a bail hearing work? Bail functions solely to ensure your presence at future court hearings. The bail hearing is your first court appearance, after your arrest. A judge will be present at this hearing, along with the prosecutor. You always have the right…
Top Three Ways to Get Bail Bonds After Hours
When someone you know gets arrested and ends up in jail, usually your first thought is how to get them out quickly, especially when it happened during the night. However, they must remain in jail unless they can provide some form of financial pledge to…
What You Need to Know Before Signing a Bail Bond Contract
When a friend or a loved one is arrested for a crime, you may feel inclined to post bail for them. Even though you want to get your friend or loved one out of jail right away, signing a bail bond comes with some serious…
How Much Will My Bond Be From a Dallas Bond Company?
When someone finds themselves on the wrong side of the law, finding a way out is often the first thing that they want to do. A Way Out Bail Bonds is a Dallas bond company dedicated to getting you or a loved one out from…
What Does Remand Bail Mean?
If you or a loved one has been arrested, understanding your options and the laws that govern the detention can be challenging. At A Way Out Bail Bonds, one of the many questions we frequently hear from clients is “what is remand bail?” To understand…
How to Get Someone Out of Jail by Posting Bail
When someone gets arrested and taken to jail, his or her first thought is usually how to get out and how to do it quickly. If you want to know how to get someone out of jail as soon as possible contact us. At A…
Traffic Citations That May Necessitate Bail Money
When you hear the words “bail money,” you may only think of someone who has committed a horrific crime. However, there are actually certain traffic citations that can land you in jail and require you to post bail. Our bond agents at A Way Out…
Some Parents Must Ask – What Is a Surety?
We have seen many parents face the reality that their child went to jail. Upon visiting the police station for the first time, many parents feel anger, grief, and confusion. Given that they are new to the process of getting someone out of jail, they…