How Does the Judge Decide a Bail Amount?

How Does the Judge Decide a Bail Amount?

Bail is usually set in the first court hearing after the arrest. The standard bail is usually around $500 for minor offences but the judge may choose to increase or reduce the bail amount, or waive it altogether and grant release based on defendant’s “Own...
Understanding Collateral in a Bail Bond Agreement

Understanding Collateral in a Bail Bond Agreement

Bail is an agreement between the court and the defendant in which the court agrees to release the defendant on the condition that they’ll attend all the court sessions. However, the defendant can sometimes not afford the bail amount in which case they seek help of a...
The Steps to Acquiring a Bail Bond

The Steps to Acquiring a Bail Bond

If you’ve recently received a phone call from a friend who’s been arrested, you’re probably looking to get them bailed out of jail. For the process to proceed smoothly, you have to be certain that the bail is posted properly to ensure your friend can be released. What...

Surety Bonds VS Cash Bonds

A bond is a financial instrument that serves as a form of guarantee or promise. What many people don’t know is that there is actually more than one kind of bond that the accused can sign....

5 Benefits Of Hiring A Bail Bondsman

Being in custody can be the most challenging time in your life. With limited legal knowledge and scarce financial resources, release from jail can be difficult. During such trying times, the help of a bail bondsman can go a long way to ensure all legal and financial...

Bail Bonds and Collateral: What You Need To Know

Collateral is an important part of the bail process and serves as a financial security for bail bond companies. However, not many people know about this. In fact, most people have little to no idea regarding the steps involved in the process of getting bail. We at Lee...

How To Help Your Friend Get Out Of Jail

Watching a loved one get arrested and go to jail can be a very stressful time for both, you and the defendant. Before you proceed with helping out your friend, you need to make sure that you are calm and composed enough to handle the situation....
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