Finding out a close friend or a loved one was arrested is tough. They have to deal with the repercussions of their actions and possibly spend time in prison. You have to deal with the fallout, embarrassment, and, of course, the money spent to bail that individual out. But when you post bail for a […]
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What to Avoid While on Bond
If you have been arrested and are awaiting trial, chances are, depending on the crime in question, the judge will allow you to post bail. In doing so, you ensure your freedom until the trial date. That freedom is something you want to keep, right? Well, there are conditions when you are released on bond. […]
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 1966, two years after that first conference, the Bail Reform […]
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 together. Beth has stage 2 throat cancer. In a letter […]
Harris County Bail Revamp Raises Concerns
By Ryan Nielsen on August 23, 2017 in Bail Bond Agent, Bail Bond Forms, Bail Bond Laws & Regulations, Bail Bond Payment
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 trial date, while many people, often arraigned for severe charges […]
New Bail System in NJ Lowers Jail Populations
By Ryan Nielsen on August 16, 2017 in Bail Bond Agent, Bail Bond Forms, Bail Bond Laws & Regulations, Bail Bond Payment
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 problem worse, and causing trouble for innocent citizens in the […]
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 amount;” but it can be hard for people without a […]
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 to have an attorney with you, present and there on […]
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 back up their promise that they will appear in court […]
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 obligations. At A Way Out Bail Bonds, we recommend that […]