Yes, there is such a thing as a federal bond. A federal bond is a type of bail bond used when a person is charged with violating federal law rather than state or local law. These cases are handled in…
You can smoke while on bond if it does not violate the specific conditions of your release. Most courts allow smoking tobacco products like cigarettes or cigars, but using illegal substances, such as marijuana or other controlled drugs, is strictly…
Missing bond payments can lead to serious consequences, including bond revocation, additional fees, or the defendant’s return to jail. The number of missed payments allowed depends on the bail bond company’s policy, but most consider even one missed payment a…
If bail is set at $30,000, the amount you actually pay depends on how you choose to post it. You don’t necessarily have to pay the full amount upfront—your options and total cost depend on whether you pay directly to…
When someone is found guilty, the way bail money is handled depends on the type of bond that was posted and how the defendant complied with court requirements. Bail is not a punishment. It exists to make sure the defendant…
After bail is posted, the defendant is usually released within a few hours, but the exact timing can vary depending on several factors. In some cases, the release may happen in under an hour, while in others, it could take…
Judges consider several aggravating factors that can lead to a harsher sentence. These factors show the crime was more severe, intentional, or harmful than ordinary cases. In Kansas and other U.S. courts, things like a defendant’s criminal history, violence level,…
When a court sets bond at $100,000, it means the defendant must provide a financial guarantee to be released from custody before trial. Most people do not pay the full $100,000 themselves. Instead, they work with a licensed bail bondsman…
In Kansas and throughout the United States, the kind of bail that cannot be required is excessive bail. Under the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section 9 of the Kansas Bill of Rights, courts are prohibited from setting…
In some cases, you can get another bond after your original one is revoked, but it’s not guaranteed. When a judge revokes bond, it usually means the defendant violated release conditions or missed court. To be granted a new bond,…