A bail amount is usually set by a judge at a suspect’s first court appearance (bail hearing or an arraignment) after an arrest. Judges normally adhere to established flat rates to match the arrest charge. However, judges can alter these standard bail rates, not offer the option of bond, or waive bond altogether by releasing […]
What is Implied Consent?
Under “implied consent” laws in all states, when you apply for a driver’s license, you agree to submit to a chemical (breath, blood, or urine) test if you are arrested for DUI in exchange for your driving privileges.
Notification and Testing by Arresting Officer
When you are arrested for DUI, an officer must […]
After an arrest, you will be taken to jail and booked into the system. A fixed bail amount may then be given (set according to a “bail schedule”) and you can be released from custody prior to your appearance in court. If a bond is not set you will have to wait for a bail […]
Few things compare with the stress and bewilderment of a late night phone call from a friend or family member that’s in jail and has called youfor help. Besides the whirlwind of emotion and confusion, you have just been thrust into the position of having to be their advocate, point-of-contact, and for all intents and […]
If someone you know has been arrested and they’ve called you for help in getting them out, it’s safe to say that no matter how many times you’ve been in such a situation, it’s a tense and stressful circumstance. Because cooler heads tend to prevail, it’s important to keep a clear head in order to […]
If you’re like most people, chances are that you’ve never been asked to bail someone out of jail before. Furthermore, chances are that you’ve also never needed someone to bail youout of jail. But just in case you ever do find yourself in such a predicament, most folks might recommend that you call a bail […]
When it comes to bail bonds, people generally fall into one of two categories; those who have used them to get themselves or someone else out of jail, and those who have never had to use them. For those who have relied on the use of a trustworthy bail bonding agent to get either themselves […]
Quite possibly due to the widespread use of ridesharing services via popular mobile device apps such as Uber and Lyft, the Georgia Department of Driver Services has released dataindicating a significant decrease in the number of license suspensions and convictions due to driving under the influence (DUI) between 2007-2017.
While the thought that ridesharing apps may […]
When it comes to bail bonds, there’s no doubt that a licensed bail bonding agent can get you or a loved one out of jail quickly and efficiently. But did you also know that the use of a bail bondsman helps to increase the chances of a defendant appearing in court for their scheduled date?
Bail […]
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My coworker called me late one night and asked me to bail them out of jail after they’d been stopped and arrested during a traffic stop. It was an awkward situation, but certainly one that I was willing to help out with. I got the details that I needed and went to a trusted […]