If someone you know has been arrested in Detroit, a bail bond may help you get him or her out of jail as soon as possible. However, you may have many questions about how bail bonds work, your role in the process, how much it will cost, and much more. Following are answers to 10 […]
Indianapolis Bail Bonds and What Happens After an Arrest in Indiana
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
Experience is a fundamental aspect of finding the right bail bondsman. Someone with limited work in the bail bonds industry will be more likely to struggle, while a bail bonds agent who has been through it all many times before can help work through the process more seamlessly. The Indianapolis bail bonds process can be […]
Why is Bail So Expensive?
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
“Ah, excuse me? The judge set the bail for what? How is anybody supposed to pay that? We’re not rich!” Anyone who has had the task of appearing in front of a judge for a bail hearing, or those who may have watched a fictional depiction on television, knows that bail amounts are ridiculously high. […]
A Day in the Life of a Bail Bondsman
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
Anyone who has watched television shows such as “Dog the Bounty Hunter” has a Hollywood-inspired glimpse into the life of a bail bondsman. Although Dog and Beth Chapman were great at what they did (they’re retired), there’s much more to the job of a bail bonds person than hunting down bail jumpers. So what exactly […]
What to Use for Collateral if You Need Bail
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
When you need a loan from a bank or other financial institution, you will probably have to establish that you’re capable of paying back the loan. The bank will require you to have a job, or they’ll ask that you sign with someone who does. Bail bondsmen require something similar in the form of collateral. […]
What Happens if You Fail to Appear for Court?
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
People are busy and often times, for whatever reason, they miss appointments. If you’re in trouble with the law you may be tempted to skip court, hoping that the judge may forget your case. But missing a court date is not something you want to do. So what happens if you fail to appear for […]