Co-signing a bail bond is a huge responsibility and liability. You’re essentially assuming the consequences if the defendant does not make his or her payments, skips court, or possibly violate other terms of release that are dependent on the bail bond. We know you desperately...
It doesn’t matter if it’s a phone call asking that you schedule an appointment or if officers knock on your door. Learning that the police want to talk to you is enough to strike terror into your heart, even if you haven’t done anything wrong. When...
Christmas is rapidly approaching, and it is a time that is meant to be spent with family. For most people, this means either prepping the home for the arrival of distant relatives, or packing a suitcase to go visit loved ones. Unfortunately, for some, getting...
The holiday season is upon us, and it is the time of the year where we spend a lot of time with our families. If you have a close friend or family member who has recently been arrested, and you want to make sure that...
The need for bail can arise without warning. As such, most people are not prepared to post their loved one’s bail. They need time to get enough money for the bail bond, but they are afraid they will miss the window to post bail entirely....
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...