There are several consequences when a person skips bail. For those who got out of jail on a bail bond and fail to appear for their court date and/or leave town or hide from the authorities, will first owe the court the entire bail bond amount. If you attempt to avoid the authorities, you will…
If you have never had to deal with a bail company there are lots of terms that we will use. We use specific legal terms as well as terms that are specific to their business that you may not be aware of. No one wants to deal with a bail company because that means that…
If you have never been arrested then you may not know what bail is all about. If you have been arrested and you have posted bail before you still may not realize everything that happened. The person that has been arrested is often in a hurry to get out of jail and will do whatever…
Getting arrested for any crime can be an overwhelming and stressful experience, no matter if it is a misdemeanor or a felony. Being first introduced to the legal system can be a challenge as you learn the process and discover what happens as you go. Learning that the charges are ultimately dropped can leave you…
Have you been arrested for possession of a controlled substance? Most people have a good understanding that marijuana, heroin, and cocaine are some of the most obvious control substances that can end you up in jail. However, there are some manufactured controlled substances that if found in your possession can leave you in jail with…
You may not realize this, but during the summer months, crime increases about 10% from other times of the year. Some would think that would happen during the holidays rather than the summer, but they would be wrong. One of the most common crimes found by law enforcement during the summer is impaired driving. Ajua…
Each year, millions of people are affected by domestic violence. Every family has disputes, but sometimes it goes too far. The line between going too far and having a simple argument isn’t always as clear as it should be, and sometimes it comes down to the pleadings of two people. In any case, if you…
Nobody sets out on an evening with every intention of driving drunk. At least we hope that is never anyone’s intent. The problem with alcohol, though it helps people unwind, relive the daily stress and gives people an element of fun, is that no one can think rationally and make right decisions. Alcohol impedes judgment…
When you know or find out that there is an active warrant out for your arrest you might panic. There are times that people are unaware of a warrant because they have moved or their information through the state is incorrect. That means you could have an old warrant that needs to be cleared. If…
A person who signs a bail bond on behalf of the person receiving it has then become the “Indemnitor.” Some may not fully understand the role or the responsibility of the indemnitor and are sometimes surprised to learn what they agreed to take on. For those who are helping a loved one get a bail…
