When Celebrities Don’t Get The VIP Treatment

You might think that celebrities are given a more lax treatment in jail, but that is certainly not the case. Celebrities face the same consequences as other offenders. In recent news, rapper Rick Ross was arrested for assault and kidnapping. He was denied bail, even though he could very well afford it. However, the judge […]

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Collateral Damage

If a defendant gets out of jail using a bail bond from a bail agent, that bail agent becomes responsible for ensuring the defendant appears back in court. If the defendant skips court, the bail agent must pay the rest of the bond. So, what would get a bail agent, a stranger, to take on […]

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How Bail Benefits The Public

It might not have occurred to you, but did you know that the public benefits from bail bonds, not just the person the bail bond is for? By bailing a person out of jail, it lowers pre-trial jail populations, meaning people pay less for the taxes it otherwise could cost. People eligible for bail are […]

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The Stark Reality Of Not Paying Bail

If you’ve ever been arrested and bailed out of jail, be grateful. People who cannot afford bail face a harsh reality that we hope no one will ever have to endure. Being in jail is about survival. Jails are filled with dangerous, intimidating criminals. And not only is the company unwelcoming, the physical environment is […]

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Bail Bond Store Are The Best Alternative To Paying Bail – Unless You Get ‘Own Recognizance’

Unless you are allowed to be released on own recognizance, bail bonds are the best alternative to paying bail. Being released on own recognizance means the defendant merely signs a paper acknowledging his or her promise to show up in court on the assigned date. They do not need to pay any bail amount. However, […]

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