Category: Bail Bond

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Bail Bonds Agent and Owner Ryan Eastep at Wichita Bonding Company

The Wrong Perception of The Bail Bonds Industry People think of Dog the Bounty Hunter when they are thinking of people in the bail bonds industry. In fact, that is the farthest perception to have of the bail bonds industry.…
What is the constitutional right to bail?

What is the Constitutional Right to Bail?

United States Constitution grants citizens the right to be released from jail on bail pending their criminal trial. This is the Constitutional Right to Bail and is a fundamental part of our legal system. The right was established in 1791…
Can you bail yourself out of jail with a debit card?

Can you bail yourself out of Jail?

When getting out of jail, the main option is to post bail. But what if you need more money? Bailing yourself out of jail might be the answer.  Bailing yourself out is simple: You post your bond in exchange for…
bond revocation

What Happens During Bond Revocation?

What is Bond Revocation? Bond revocation is a legal concept that allows the court to take away an individual's bond or the right to be accessible on bail between a criminal trial and sentencing. Bond revocation occurs when a person…
posting bail

How Long After Posting Bail is the Defendant Released?

When a defendant is arrested, they may be granted the opportunity to post bail and await trial outside of prison. Posting bail allows defendants to retain their freedom while they await their trial date. But how long after posting bail…
do you get bail money back

Do You Get Bail Money Back? Let’s Find out

When you are arrested and charged with a crime, the court will set a bail amount. It is the money you must pay to be released from jail while you await your trial. If you do not have the money…
When should bail be refused in a non-bailable offense?

When should bail be refused in a non-bailable offense?

Non-bailable offenses include crimes that are punishable by death or life imprisonment. If the judge carries a reasonable suspicion that you may have been involved in a non-bailable offense, you can be refused bail. But bail can be granted when…
Is bail available during preliminary investigation?

Is bail available during preliminary investigation?

A preliminary investigation seeks to understand who committed a crime and apprehend that individual. Typically, the bond hearing occurs 48 hours after an arrest. This means bail will not be available during most preliminary investigations because you must first be…
Can police refuse bail?

Can police refuse bail?

In the United States, bail is the judge’s responsibility who presides over your case. A police officer cannot refuse your bail and take you into custody if you have a bond agreement in place. A police officer can only refuse…
What happens if bail conditions are broken?

What happens if bail conditions are broken?

Unless you have a really good reason why you broke the conditions of your bail, you will undoubtedly be returned to jail, and the sum of your bail will be forfeited. If you broke your bond conditions, you and the…