Bail Bonds

Finding the Right Bail Bondsman in Your Time of Need

You never know when you’ll need a bail bondsman. Life events can come out of nowhere and change everything. Before you know it, you’re in front of a frowning man in a billowing black robe, and with a flick of his wrist, your life changes drastically. Even small crimes can have large bail amounts attached to them. Not all of us are equipped to handle that large amount of cash on a daily basis. So who do you turn to? Who’s looking out for you? Most people know how to find some kind of bail bond agent, but how do you

By | 2018-12-10T09:30:35-07:00 December 13th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Posting Bail

If you’ve been arrested for the first time, understanding the bail process can be confusing, even with the help of a Brighton bail bond agent. There are many types of bonds and each has strict rules when it comes to the law. Any violation of these rules and you risk losing the amount of your bail and your freedom. Here is, a by no means exhaustive, list of four mistakes you should avoid when posting bond. Lying to the Bail Agency or the Court When you’ve been arrested, you’re already facing your share of trouble. Don’t compound it and damage

By | 2019-08-12T18:54:13-06:00 December 10th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

Things to Expect at a Bail Hearing

No one is ever really prepared for an arrest. If you ever find yourself thrown into that situation, it’s best that you come equipped with basic knowledge of the purpose of a hearing, the steps to be taken, as well as what to expect. This will help make your experience less stressful and help you focus on making bail so you can get out of jail as soon as possible. What is a bail hearing? When someone is charged with a criminal offense, a short trial called a bail hearing is held to determine whether or not to release the arrested

By | 2018-12-04T14:50:41-07:00 December 4th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

4 Tips to Avoid Bail Bond Scams and Fraud

Getting a bail bond is considered by many to be the fastest solution to to get someone out of jail. When an arrest is made and a defendant is placed under police custody, concerned family and friends would do anything to make sure that their loved one gets out fast. However, when people are desperate, they often become more susceptible to fraud. Families and friends of people who have been arrested are no exception and sometimes become victims of bail bond fraud. Falling under Grandparent Scam, bail fraud happens when con artists pose as family members in distress. They get in

By | 2019-08-12T18:53:44-06:00 November 15th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

How Do Bail Bond Companies Work?

Bail bonding is serious business, and it’s one that’s steadily booming: bail bondsmen reel in approximately $14 billion in bail bonds in the United States each year. But more than the bucks they’re making, bail bond companies provide a lending hand to defendants and their families when all hope seems lost. Not everyone has twenty thousand or fifty thousand in cash readily available for emergencies such as this. Bail bonds companies make it possible for a suspect to return to the community until his trial starts. Exactly how does it work? If you break it down into its simplest form, the

By | 2018-11-07T14:20:12-07:00 November 7th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

What a Bail Bond Is and How It Works

When a close friend or relative has been arrested and needs to post bail, they may not always be able to afford it. That’s where a bail bond comes in. As an outside party, you can apply for help on their behalf with a bond from a local surety company. Once bail is paid, your loved one will be free until their first court hearing. If you’re wondering, “what is a bail bond” and “how do bail bonds work,” you’re not alone. Read our explanation below to better understand the process. What Is a Bail Bond? Bail bond businesses have been

By | 2018-07-31T14:53:32-06:00 August 6th, 2018|Bail Bonds|

Finding a Good Bail Bondsman

If someone close to you has been arrested, but can’t afford to pay bail, you may be able to help them gain freedom until their trial date by getting a bail bond. In 2015, over 56,000 crimes were reported across the state of Colorado and many of the people arrested needed a bail bondsman before being released. With more than one bail bond company coming up in your web search, how do you know which one to choose? When you come to the point that you realize, “I need a bail bondsman,” there are several things to take into consideration. What

By | 2018-07-31T14:46:51-06:00 July 31st, 2018|Bail Bonds|

How Does A Bail Bond Work? Learn the Basics

    Being arrested or incarcerated for breaking the law is an unfortunate situation no one wants to be in. Because you do not want to stay in jail, you need to pay or post bail to the court. But first, you need to understand the processes involved before, after, and during the time that you post bail to get out of jail fast. Being “Booked” into Police Custody Upon an arrest, your arresting officer will process or book you into their police custody during which your information and the details of your alleged crime will be recorded. They will also

By | 2018-05-16T14:49:56-06:00 May 15th, 2018|Bail Bonds|