Category: Legal Facts

How To Turn Yourself In

If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, no matter what it’s for, it’s better to deal with it sooner rather than later. If you wait, you increase your chances of being arrested on their terms, not yours, which could mean that you get arrested during a simple traffic stop or worse, it happens in front of your family or at your place of employment. You can avoid the embarrassment by turning yourself in. On your terms.

What Happens If I Get Arrested While Out on Bond?

When you’ve been arrested and you were released on a bail bond, you’re supposed to avoid contact with known criminals, stay away from firearms, and avoid doing anything illegal yourself. These are pretty standard conditions of bail that the court issues. Often, they also include that you enroll in a drug or alcohol treatment program and stay away from specific areas but the overall point is while you’re out on bail, clean up your act and stay out of trouble.

You’re Out on Bail. Now What? 

If you were arrested, booked, paid bail, and were released, you may think you can relax now but nothing could be further from the truth. Posting bail means that you promise to not only show up in court but also that while you’re awaiting your trial, you have to abide by the rules outlined in court.  If you don’t, you could find yourself back in jail and this time, you’ll have to stay there until your court date. 

To Bail or Not to Bail? The Decision to Post a Bail Bond

Being a friend means being there in a time of need.  Answering the call when he needs to talk about a breakup.  Bringing her some chicken soup when she’s feeling under the weather.  But what if your friend asks you to bail him out of jail? Should you do it? Posting a bond to get…

All I Want For Christmas Is…

…to not get a DUI. In 2016, 781 people died in drunk driving accidents in the month of December alone.  It’s really no wonder why police set up sobriety checkpoints and crack down on drunk drivers during the holiday season. The holidays are filled with celebrations with family, friends, and coworkers and when alcohol is…

What To Do If Your Teen is Arrested

It’s a phone call that no parent wants to get―your teenager has been arrested.  You’re shocked. You’re angry and scared and you don’t know what to do. First, take a deep breath.  Of course, you’re upset but it’s important to think clearly so you can help your child.   When your teen is arrested, he or…

Spotlight On: Misdemeanors

In a perfect world, there would be no crime and everyone would live in peace and harmony.  Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. People commit crimes all the time but we can take some comfort in knowing that the majority of crimes being committed are misdemeanors and not felonies!

Spotlight on:  Property Crime

One of the most common crimes that a person may be arrested for is a property crime.  A property crime can be as big as embezzling millions of dollars from a company to as small as stealing a pack of gum from a convenience store.  The property doesn’t need to be stolen for it to be considered a crime, it could be damaged, concealed, or destroyed as well. Let’s break down this category of crimes and look at the varying forms of property crime.

What Does a Bail Bond Agent Do?

If asked what a bail bond agent does, most people will say, “They get you out of jail” but few have more than a vague answer at best.  The truth is, that while they do get you out of jail, they also have other duties.