Bail Bonds News and Advice from an ex Bail Bondsman

Bail Bonds News and Advice from an ex Bail Bondsman

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Increase In Bail Amounts For Car Crash Cases Noted

There is a notable 40% increase in bail set for cases involving car crashes. The spike in bail amount is triggered by the circumstances of defendants disappearing after they were released from custody. This failure in justice is sad news for families who have lost their loved ones to tragic accidents.

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Aside from increase in bail, there should be a review on how to prevent this kind of mistake from happening again.

More on this: http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/bail-amounts-in-car-crash-deaths-have-spiked-since-suspect/article_ef0d5588-f538-52e8-87c4-3763f045c65f.html

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Reasons Why Bail Bonds Are Good

A lot of negative things have been said about the bail bonds industry. We understand these sentiments, but we want to clarify things.

First, bail bondsmen are not out there to rip you off. The bail bondsmen are licensed professionals. They are in the industry to help defendants who could not afford their bail. We cannot deny the presence of unscrupulous bail bonds companies out there, but they do not represent the industry.

Also, defendants who apply for bail bonds are:

-    More likely to complete their court appearances

-    Less likely to have a bench warrant for re-arrest

-    Less likely to be a flight risk

It is perhaps because they have family and friends guaranteeing and supporting them. This reason is aside from the bail bondsman’s assistance.

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Learning About Immigration Bonds

If you are an immigrant that has been issued a visa or a green card that has been arrested by an Immigration and Customs officer, an Immigration Bond may be granted for your case.

Once the immigration bond is provided, the defendant can make an appointment at their local immigration and customs office to settle the obligation. The schedule can be set by calling the ICE office that accepts immigration bond. You can also do this with the help of a bail bondsman to assist you in the process and make it easier for you.

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About Warrant Bonds

Did you know that you do not have to be in custody before you hire a bail bondsman? Yes, you can apply for warrant bond, so you do not have to be held in custody.

Here’s how it works. If a person has an active warrant of arrest, you can hire a bail bondsman to accompany the defendant when he turns himself up. The bail bondsman can already start processing the bail while you are undergoing the booking procedure. The defendant can already leave the police station after he is booked and officially released after posting the bail bond. It is the same as regular bail bonds, but you hire your bail bondsman before your arrest or surrender to the authorities.

There are many different type of bonds, check them out.

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Bail Bonds Thrives In These Two Countries

You might be surprised to know that the bail bond system is only available in two countries in the world. In spite of the benefits of bail bonds industry, it is just allowed in the United States of America and the Philippines. Other countries do not have the option to use bail bonds.

Keep in mind that bail bonds and bail are two different things. Bail is the amount set by the court for temporary release of a defendant while the trial is ongoing; while bail bonds is a method or way to bail out someone in jail.

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Bail Conditions in San Diego That You Need To Know About

After being released from San Diego’s Jail on your own recognizance or through bail, you might think that all you have to ensure is that you go to your court hearings and that’s it. In some cases, it is the only condition. However, several cases have other provisions to the bail. Here are some of them:

Join a drug or alcohol education program

The education program usually required for defendants who are suffering from substance addiction. This program is aimed at helping the defendants to turn away from the dependence and prevent them from committing the same crime that got them in trouble in the first place.

Stay within the city or state as specified by the court

This requirement helps ensure that the defendant is close by and will not attempt to skip bail. There is an instance that devices such as an ankle monitor may be needed to keep track of the defendant's location.

The defendant should be aware of any additional conditions to their temporary release to avoid forfeiture of their bail.

https://www.lawyers.com/legal-info/criminal/criminal-law-basics/a-defendants-release-on-bail-with-conditions.html

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Is Bail For Everyone?

A person walking out of jail for free is not a myth. It is actually possible when the judge declares that you can be released on your “Own Recognizance.” It is like saying that you can have your freedom back without posting bail. While the chances of getting cleared this way can happen, it is not that easy.

Here are the requisites for recognizance:

-    First-time offender

-    Charged with a non-violent crime

-    Low flight risk; meaning there is a slim chance that the defendant will skip bail

Getting released from recognizance still requires you to attend ALL your court hearings. You will be re-arrested with just one absence from a trial schedule.

On the other hand, some charges are not bailable such as heinous crimes that have a penalty of capital punishments and if the defendant is a flight risk or is a danger to the society.

https://money.howstuffworks.com/bail.htm

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Basic Responsibilities When You Bail Out Someone From Jail

It is such a relief when you successfully bail out your friend or family from jail. But the party is just starting. Upon release of the defendant from custody, there are responsibilities that you need to shoulder.

First and the most essential of all is to ensure that the defendant appears in ALL of his court hearings. And we mean, ALL. Just one absence can result in the forfeiture of bail which is terrible news for you and the defendant. Why?

If the defendant skips bail, you as the Indemnitor, will be liable for additional fees that will be used in hiring a fugitive recovery agent, that’s bounty hunter for you. If after all efforts in finding the fugitive proves in vain, you will pay the entire bail amount to the court.

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Algorithm To Aid Courts In Deciding Who Goes Fee

A unique mathematical formula, called algorithm, is now being used in courts to help decide whether a defendant can be released “on own recognizance.” The method is meant to screen an offender’s likelihood to skip trial; thus, removing the need to set bail.

The system was developed by data scientist and criminal justice researchers. It aims to put only the most dangerous defendants in jail while awaiting their trial. The system works by analyzing the severity of the defendant’s records and assessing from that information the probability of the defendant skipping their court day.

The algorithm speeds things up, but it is not fool-proof. It still cannot work independently because only humans got that important thing called “intuition.” The system can just do so much in assessing the case. In fact, the prosecution can still argue the situation and work to overturn the judge’s decision; going back to the same process again. Worse, a wrong release could result in a crime being committed.

Removing bail from the picture is not the primary solution. Instead of thinking of eliminating bail, it is better to think of ways on how to make the justice system work efficiently. Some people may say that bail bond doesn’t encourage a defendant to go to court hearings. Well, if financial commitment doesn’t, what will?

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Lawmakers Call For Reform On Bail System

Two lawmakers in California are working on reforming the bail system in the state. It is a welcome development. However, it seems to cast the bail bondsmen in a negative light. While we agree that reform is meant to improve things, it should not be at the expense of licensed bail bonds businesses that are doing their business legally.

We know there are unscrupulous bail bond companies out there. We despise them to the core for ruining the reputation of us, the legitimate bail bondsman. We also want reform because we see that it is good for everyone. However, making us look like a greedy salesperson for the sake of pushing for the change is going below the belt.

For one, the bail bondsmen fees, in our opinion. It is just about right. 10% of the bail amount for us to cover the full amount is not onerous. Say we get the premium of $1000 for covering $10,000 bail; that bail amount we have to pay in full when the defendant skips bail.

If there is anything that needs to be changed, it is the court’s process of granting bail. The courts should take into consideration the circumstances of the defendant as well. If the person has a higher capacity to pay the bond, the bail amount should be adjusted to be equitable for all.

Bail bondsmen are not the villain; we are here to help.

wcbe.org/post/lawmaker-calls-reform-bail-system

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Fallacies About Bail Bonds Industry

It is time to shed light on the most common misconceptions in the bail bonds industry.

Fallacy #1: Bail Bondsmen are Bounty Hunters in sheep’s clothing.

Bail bondsmen are NOT bounty hunters. First and foremost, the job of a bail bondsman is to write bail bonds. Bounty hunters only appear on the scene when they are hired as a headhunter for fugitives skipping their bail. It is also important to note that there are states that consider bounty hunting illegal.

Fallacy #2: Bail and Bail bonds are the same things.

Bail and bail bond pertains to two different things. When you say bail, you are referring to the amount of money that you have to pay the court for your temporary release from custody; while bail bonds pertain to one of the methods in which you can settle your bail.

Fallacy #3: Bail bondsmen are all men.

It is a common misconception that only men can work as bail bondsmen. It is an inaccurate system because there are female bail bondsmen, too.

Hope this clears the misconceptions.