Most people don’t plan on getting arrested and even fewer people have thought to set aside bail money when they were planning their budget. Most of us are living from paycheck to paycheck and only just managing to make ends meet. That means when you...
A surprising number of clients we deal with understand that a bail bond helps them get out of jail, which it does, but they also seem to think that the bail bond also means that they are on probation or parole. That’s not the case...
One of your loved ones has recently been arrested. You decide you want to help them out with bail, but you don’t have the full amount of bail that they require in your bank. When this happens, you are allowed to contact a Louisiana bail...
One of the very first things you’re told when you’re arrested in Louisiana is that you have the right to remain silent. It’s very clearly stated during the Miranda Rights which will be recited to you every single time you’re arrested. In nearly all situations, taking...
We frequently run into clients who mistakenly assume that they are free to do whatever they want while they are out on a Louisiana bail bond. While it’s true that the bail bond does give you more freedom than you’d enjoy if you’re locked in...
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...
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....
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to secure a bail bond for yourself or for a loved one, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when considering a bail bonds agency. Make Sure They’re Readily Available Obviously, you want the bail bonds agency...
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...