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…
What to Expect If You’re Pulled Over for a DUI
Nobody wants to receive a DUI, yet they happen every day in the state of Texas. If you are ever pulled over for suspicion of driving while under the influence, there is a process at play. It can help a lot to know that process…
What Is a Cash-Only Bond?
An individual accused of a crime will either be stuck in jail until a hearing/trial or released prior to that scheduled appearance after posting bail. However, release from jail requires compliance with specific criteria as established by the court. In some cases, the individual accused…
What Happens to the Money When You Post Bail?
Most people are aware that they can regain their freedom after being charged with a crime by posting bail. However, there is society-wide uncertainty as to what exactly happens to bail money after it is paid. Search the web for this specific subject matter, and…
How Long Do You Stay in Jail If You Can’t Make Bail?
Bail is typically set fairly high to motivate those charged with crimes to return to court on the scheduled date. Unfortunately, there are some situations in which defendants do not have enough money to cover the full cost of bail. In such a situation, the…
What Is the Difference Between a Cash and a Surety Bond?
If you or a loved one ends up in jail, you will probably search the web for bail bond information. Keep digging, and you will eventually find the words “surety bond” and “cash bond” in the search results. Both of these bonds can be used…
Can You Bail Yourself Out of jail?
There is a common misconception that anyone can bail themselves out of jail without even the slightest setback, hurdle, or other complication. Though it is possible to bail yourself out of jail in some situations, there may be some hurdles preventing you from doing so….
Under What Circumstances Would Bail Be Denied?
There are some situations in which bail will not be granted by the judge. Though bail bond agents typically succeed in ensuring a defendant’s release from jail prior to the trial, there is no guarantee such a release will be granted. Judges are legally empowered…
What to Look for in a Bail Bond Company
Contrary to popular opinion, bail bond companies are not all made equal. The quality of one bail bond company is not necessarily the same as the others in town or elsewhere. Furthermore, fees, timeliness, experience, licensing, and other factors are not uniform across the board….
What to Know Before Cosigning a Bail Bond
If a loved one or friend asks that you cosign a bail bond, you should know exactly what cosigning entails. Even if you are somewhat familiar with bonds, you probably don’t know what cosigning a bail bond really means. Here is a quick look at…