When a person goes to jail, they’ll need to attend an arraignment hearing, during which the prosecutor will read their charges aloud. During this hearing, the judge will also assign a bail amount, provided the court determines the defendant is eligible for bail. When...
Are you preparing to bail a friend or loved one out of jail? Then you’ve no doubt wondered where exactly the money involved in the bail process goes. Will you get your money back when the case is over? Or will you never see it again? What happens to the money if the...
When a person goes to jail, they don’t necessarily have to remain incarcerated while they await the conclusion of their case. Within a day or two of being arrested, most incarcerated individuals are assigned a bail amount based on the type of crime they’re accused of...
When someone is arrested and incarcerated, that person will likely qualify for bail, which will allow for a temporary, conditional release from jail while they await their court dates. But before a defendant can post bail, someone must cosign the bail agreement, and...
You’ve heard sometimes that someone needs to be “bailed out.” But what does that actually mean? Bail is something that a judge will set to ensure that people attend their court dates. Usually, bail is only set when someone is a flight risk, but it can also be...
What exactly is a “bail bond?” Many people use the words “bail” and “bond” interchangeably, but they’re actually pretty different. And it’s important to know how they work if you need either bail or a bail bond....
You’re loved one is stuck in jail. You have no money available right now to post bail. What do you do? It’s extremely common for people to need help when it comes to bailing someone out of jail. That is where bond agents come in. They post bail to secure a defendant’s...
Have you recently learned of a loved one’s arrest and need to post their bail? Should you put up the funds to get that person out of jail? And more importantly, will you get your money back if you do? At D&D Bail Bonds, we understand posting bail for a loved one...
Someone you care about is in jail, and you’re desperate to get them out as quickly as possible. But there’s one problem: You don’t have any money. What do you do? Do you ask a friend or family member to borrow some cash? Take out a payday loan? Pawn some of your stuff...
If you recently learned of a loved one’s arrest, don’t panic. In most cases, when a person is taken to jail for an alleged crime, the judge sets bail at a specific amount. If you can furnish the funds to post bail for your loved one, you can secure his or her release...
