After being awarded bail, you or your loved one still must come up with the money to get out of jail. Rather than paying the entire amount upfront, working with a bail bonds company can make it much more affordable. However, be sure to do your due diligence when reaching out since not all bail […]
You are under arrest when a police officer or sheriff verbally tells you that you are under arrest or if you are not free to leave (for example, you are being transported to a police station for questioning without your consent.) It is very important that you do not resist arrest. It is unsafe and […]
House arrest (also referred to as home detention, home confinement, or electronic monitoring) is a type of criminal sentence where a non-violent offender is confined to their primary residence rather than a prison or juvenile detention. This is a more affordable alternative to traditional imprisonment and combats jail and prison overcrowding by leaving more room […]
Most criminal offenders are able to be released from jail through the option of bail. This system prevents jail overcrowding and allows defendants to meet personal obligations (work, family, etc.) while awaiting trial. However, bail is not guaranteed and there are situations where a judge may choose to deny bail to a defendant. The most […]
If you have a warrant for your arrest you need to act sooner, not later. This is not a situation where you can ignore something in hopes that it will go away. A warrant means a judge has approved your arrest and it’s simply a matter of time before you are picked up by law […]
Bond agents usually require both the person released from jail as well as the bond co-signer to perform regular check ins after a bond has been issued. These check ins keep the defendant and co-signer updated about court dates or trial appearances as well as keep the bond agent informed of updates about each person […]
The holiday season usually brings thoughts of happiness and time spent with family and friends. Sadly, it is not always a time of celebration. In fact, the holidays are the busiest time of year for the bail bond industry with increased domestic violence, theft, and drunk driving arrests.
Domestic Violence
Strong emotions paired with increased drinking and/or […]
What is Georgia’s First Offender Act (FOA)?
The Georgia First Offender Act (FOA) is a provision of Georgia law that allows certain individuals to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere but avoid a criminal conviction, giving first time offenders the opportunity to to learn from their mistake and move on with their lives without the […]
Following an arrest and jail booking, a defendant is given a bail hearing where the judge will set a bail amount. Paying the bail amount to the court allows the person who was arrested to be released from jail. Not paying the bail means the person will have to remain in jail until their court […]
After being released on bail, you may ask yourself what you can and can’t do. Depending on the details of your case, it may take several weeks or even months before you go before a judge. In addition to not being arrested again while you are out on bond you will need to abstain from […]