No, your bond amount does not automatically go down just because you stay in jail. In Kansas and most other states, the bond amount set by a judge remains the same until the court formally changes it. Staying in jail…
Being bonded means you are approved for a financial or surety bond that guarantees your honesty, reliability, or performance. Bonds are common in industries like construction, finance, and home services, as well as for bail and legal obligations. To qualify,…
Someone may not be eligible for bail if the court decides they pose a serious risk to the public, are likely to flee, or are charged with certain severe crimes. In Kansas and other states, judges have discretion to deny…
Federal charges often take longer to resolve than state cases due to the complexity of the investigation, court procedures, and the seriousness of the crimes involved. There is no exact timeline, but from the start of an investigation to the…
In most cases, arriving aliens cannot get a bond through the normal immigration bond process. Under U.S. immigration law, individuals classified as “arriving aliens” are those seeking admission at a port of entry or who were stopped at the border…
Yes, a person can be charged with both burglary and robbery in the same criminal case, but only if their actions meet the legal definitions of both crimes. While these offenses are related, they involve different elements and intentions under…
Yes, you can pay your own bail if you are in jail, provided you have access to your funds or can arrange payment through a third party. Paying your own bail allows you to be released while awaiting trial, but…
In most cases, you cannot bond out on a parole hold. When someone is on parole and is arrested for a new offense or suspected of violating their parole conditions, a parole hold or "detainer" can be placed by the…
EE Bonds, also known as Series EE Savings Bonds, are low-risk government-backed savings bonds issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They are designed as long-term investments that earn interest over time and are fully guaranteed by the federal…
In Kansas, a $500,000 surety bond typically costs a small percentage of the total bond amount. The amount you pay is known as the premium and depends on your financial background and credit rating. Low range (1%) - Around $5,000…