Your Trusted Bail Bond Blog

It's a call that no one ever wants to receive: the police have arrested a loved one, and they need your help. Whether it's a parent, child, spouse, or other family member, it can be painful to know that someone close to you is behind bars. Whatever the reason for their arrest, it is crucial to understand what happens next and the best steps you can take to help them.

If a loved one is in jail, you may need to post bail in order to secure their release until the trial. However, the bail amount could be quite high - so high that it's hard to afford. In a situation like this, using a bail bond service may be your best option. Below are some benefits and drawbacks of using a bail bondsman to help you decide.

Bounty hunting may seem like an outdated job of the past, but that's far from true. Many bail bond agencies must employ bounty hunters to ensure they don't lose money when lending bail. If you would like to know more about bounty hunters, check out these commonly asked questions.

If you've watched many TV shows or movies, then you've probably heard of courts releasing defendants in criminal cases on their own recognizance. In practice, this means that the court believes that you are not a flight risk, and that bail is unnecessary. In reality, most defendants find that they need to post bail for the court to release them from jail.

If you have loved ones who have moved to the U.S. illegally, you may be worried about what will happen to them if they are caught. Luckily, as with criminal arrests, if your loved one is caught, they may qualify for an immigration bond to prepare for their immigration hearing at home. If you would like to learn more, keep reading. 

A bail bond is basically a type of loan: a surety loan. Surety loans come with a high risk. Luckily, bail bond agents are willing to take on the risk and post bail on your behalf. If you would like to know more about bail, keep reading.

Bail bonds have several rulings that are the same in states allowing the service. For example, bail bond agents generally charge a 10% fee for their service. Also, the crimes that you can commit and be eligible for a bond for are relatively the same state to state.

Many people believe that driving after one drink is perfectly fine, but one drink may still put some people over the legal limit to drive. If your loved one has been arrested for driving under the influence, keep reading to learn more.

From disagreements to arguments and miscommunication, most intimate relationships experience conflict sometimes. The right thing to do is settle the conflict in the best possible way for optimal outcomes.