Have you ever wondered how long it takes to get a loved one out of jail? After all, the last thing you want is to deal with excessive amounts of paperwork and with having to get a loved one out of prison. So, if you have a loved one behind bars, then don’t fret! Getting… Read more »
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “excessive bail shall not be required.” The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Constitution permits holding a defendant without bail pending a criminal trial. No absolute right to bail exists. Proponents of bail reform across the country continually shout to anyone who will listen that… Read more »
Bail bonds in Georgia play a vital role in the criminal justice system. They allow individuals who have been arrested to be released from jail while they await trial. This allows the individual to continue their daily life and responsibilities and helps ensure they are available for court appearances. Step 1 – Setting Bail Obtaining… Read more »
Being released on bail leading up to your trial allows you to attend work and other responsibilities and avoid employment or housing loss. You are not entirely free when you post bail; you have some essential duties to fulfill to avoid forfeiting the collateral backing your bail bond. Follow our tips, and you can avoid… Read more »
There is a false public perception that jails across the country are overcrowded with people who have committed non-violent crimes and are in prison simply because they cannot afford bail. Non-violent crimes include those that do not involve force or cause injury to an individual. Economic damage and loss to an individual determine the seriousness… Read more »
Bail agents get asked this question often. A bail bond fee, or a premium, is akin to an insurance product where an individual pays the price for a product or service. In the bail bond case, the agent offers to get your loved one out of jail and assume financial liability for the defendant. They… Read more »
Can you bail someone out from another state? Yes, yes, you can. However, the process is a little bit different than conventional bail bonds. Let’s walk you through it. Having close friends or loved ones living in different states can be stressful. It might make you feel like you cannot help them if something goes… Read more »
Senator John Kennedy, who represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate, recently wrote an opinion piece for Fox News titled, “Bail, bond decisions are being made today with algorithms – that puts your safety at risk.” He stated that “Algorithms diminish public safety in this country. They ask us to pretend that lengthy arrest records and… Read more »
Were you expecting bail, only to find that the judge may have denied you that right? Well, here are our top 3 reasons judges deny bail. Bail is not a guaranteed thing. For various reasons, a judge can always deny you (the defendant in this scenario) bail. The most common three reasons include: You’re not… Read more »
Don’t Let The Money Distract You Our Founding Fathers made it clear when they wrote the Eighth Amendment that they felt its necessary to outline the role of bail in our government. “Excessive bail shall not be required” is how they chose to describe the limits of responsible bail practice. The only question today is,… Read more »
