When a person is arrested, they are typically assigned a bail amount. This is the amount of money that needs to be paid to the court for that person to be released from jail during their trial process. The bail is set at an amount...
You were having a perfectly normal day when you got a call from an unknown number. You answered it and discovered that it was your friend calling from jail. He’s been arrested and needs your help to bail him out of jail. You want to...
You might not know this, but when it comes to getting a bail bond in Louisiana, you don’t have to jump into the situation blind. It’s in your best interest to take your time and educate yourself about your options. The good news is that...
The issue of when the police can and can’t conduct a search without a warrant has always been a sensitive issue. It’s also an important issue and one that should be explored with every single case that involves searches and evidence. The reason it’s so important...
Here in the United States, we all have rights. Everyone knows this. However, there are some rights that we have that many people do not know about. For instance, many people do not realize that they have the right to bail. In most cases, a...
When it comes to our vehicles most of us are aware of our license plate number but few of us give the vehicle identification number a second thought. Unlike a license plate number, a vehicle identification number is a number that stays with the vehicle...
If you’re confused about the difference between probation and parole, you’re not alone. Most people don’t really know what the difference is between the two until they get into trouble with the law. While you’re on probation, you’re still technically in police custody, but you have...
Most people’s understanding of how bail works in real life is what they watch on television, which is a very condensed version. Most people don’t read too much into the specifics and what is not shown on television because it’s not relevant to their life....
You’ve been charged with some sort of crime and now you’re out on bail with a court date rapidly approaching. It’s natural to wonder what will happen if you simply don’t show up. The problem with failing to appear in court is that not showing up...
We have a tendency of thinking about Halloween as a holiday that is full of good-natured fun. It’s a holiday that allows us to wear crazy costumes, abandon our diets, and really cut loose. The only real risk we usually associate with the holiday is...
Bail jumping is something that many people talk about. While bail jumping is a concern for bail bond agencies, it’s not as common as many people think. However, if you have contacted Louisiana Bail Bonds about getting bailed out of jail, we feel it’s important...
With a large portion of the population never needing to deal with bail, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about bail bonds and how they work. When these myths aren’t addressed, they can cause rifts between bail agents and their clients. In an...