Category: history of bail

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. 

Helpful tips to Finding the Right Attorney

It is very important to have a great attorney when you’re in the midst of facing any criminal charges. Not all attorneys are the same and finding the right attorney for your needs can make all the difference! The hunt for a good attorney can be overwhelming, especially with so many to choose from; however, here are some helpful tips to find the right attorney for you:

Fail to Appear to Court

When a defendant chooses to pay bail in order to remain out of jail and fails to appear at the scheduled court date, there are consequences that can affect not only them but also any friends or family who have helped in securing the amount of bail.

Conditions of Bail – how are they determined and what happens if you violate those conditions?

Often times, when a judge sets an amount for bail, they also outline the conditions of that bail. Bail is a set amount of money that must be paid to the court in order for the defendant to remain out of the custody of the police. In addition to paying this amount, the judge may also mandate other conditions that if violated could send the defendant back to jail.

Managing General Agent Mercy Bail Bonds

At Mercy Bail Bonds we offer many important services to Hudson Florida and Pasco County.  One of these important services is acting as your Managing General Agent. We are a special type of insurance agent that has expertise in unusual areas of underwriting such as professional liability and surplus lines insurance.

Get It Right with Federal Bail Bonds

If you are in a panic searching for someone to write you a Federal Bail Bond then you’re likely calling up multiple companies. Don’t. Federal Bail Bonds are more complicated than State Bonds on several different levels. Hiring the wrong person could get you in more trouble than you already are accused of. Hiring the right company, however, can help relieve you and your family of the stress that comes with not being able to afford the granted bail. 

Bail Bond Scams: How to Avoid Them

If you or a loved one have been arrested for a crime and find yourself in jail, having the option to be released on bail is a great opportunity. Once the defendant is out on bail, they are able to speak with their lawyer freely and work on their defense. However, not everyone can afford to post bail. Some individuals choose to stay in jail while waiting for their trial, while others end up hiring a bail bondsman.

History of Bail and Bail Bonds

Have you ever wondered how bail and bail bonds came into existence? In 1641, Massachusetts passed the Body of Liberties which created an unequivocal right to bail for non-capital cases, and re-wrote the list of capital cases.