Category: arrest warrant

What Happens When You Skip a Bail?

What Happens When You Skip a Bail? When you get arrested, you have the chance to be bailed out of jail. Bail is the amount of money a person charged for a crime must post to be released from jail until their trial. It is not a fine and is not supposed to be used…

What is an Arrest Warrant?

What is an Arrest Warrant?   Have you ever wondered what it means when you hear a warrant is out for someone’s arrest? There are many legal terms that some individuals do not understand, so let’s clarify exactly what an arrest warrant is and discuss how it is issued and what happens afterwards.   What…

Legal Vocabulary Lesson: Words You Need to Know

You probably know a lot of fancy words like disestablishmentarian (a person who believes in the separation of church and state), or incomprehensibility (which is incomprehensibly long), but something that everyone except lawyers, judges, and other legally mind fold struggle with is the language of the law. You’ve likely heard a lot of legal terms before, such as Miranda warnings, or plaintiff and defendant on various law shows or in the news, but these are often glossed over until they are needed. While having the legal vocabulary of a seasoned lawyer likely won’t be very useful to you, knowing the everyday terminology can go a long way in understanding criminal law processes.

What to Consider BEFORE co-signing a Bail Bond

  As a bail bond company it is our top priority to provide the help you may need to keep you or a family member out of jail. Our company can provide the necessary funding to help pay for your bail – allowing you or your loved one to remain out of jail while waiting…

Arrested – What’s Next?

If you or a loved one has been arrested, you may have several questions about the next steps and how best to move forward. It will be top priority to get out of jail quickly and to reach out to someone who can clearly explain all of your options so that you can make the best decision for you or your loved one. 

What to Do If You Have an Outstanding Warrant

If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, then you need to act fast. If you do not, you will most likely find yourself in jail. Unfortunately, the warrant will not go away simply because you want it to. You could find yourself being arrested at work, home, or during a routine traffic stop, as well as in front of your children or parents. This is the last thing you want to happen. To prevent this from occurring, here are three things you need to do now. 

How is Your Privacy Protected?

Most people do not want anyone to know if they have been arrested. Let’s face it, it is embarrassing, and in some instances, could ruin your reputation. Therefore, you most likely want to keep it on the down low since it could affect your career and personal life. 

Questions to Ask A Bond Company

While it may not be something you would ever think you need to do, there may be a time where you may need to reach out to a bail bond company to help you or a loved one. Much like an attorney, there are several different bond companies, and it can be very important to choose the right company for your specific needs! Here are some questions that you can ask to help you understand which bond company will be best for you:

Active Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant is issued by a judge which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual or the search and seizure of an individual’s property. Arrest warrants serve the purpose of protecting people from unlawful arrests under the Fourth Amendment. It gives notice to the person being arrested about the charges pressed against them.