7 Most Common Crimes In Florida
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Says These Are The 7 Most Common Crimes In Florida Are you considering moving to Florida? Are you aware of the crimes that happen here? Here are 7 most common crimes in Florida and the explanations of what they are and what their punishments are. 1. Drug Crimes FBI statistics […]
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Florida
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Florida People travel to Florida for it’s reputation for fun in the sun. However, Florida has a dirty ugly side. Below are the top 10 most dangerous cities in Florida that you want to stay away from. You could find yourself getting robbed, raped or worse. Florida City Ranks […]
What Happens After An Arrest?
What Happen After An Arrest? There Are Series Of Bureaucratic Legal Procedures You Go Through Most people have never been arrested. Thus, many people don’t know the procedure. Below is a brief summary of how an arrest goes down in Florida and what to expect. Police read you your Miranda Rights Police are required to […]
I Have Money To Post Bail But No One To Help
I Have Money To Post Bail But No Friends Or Family To Help Me. How Do I Get Out Of Jail? You have the money to post bail. However, you don’t have friends or family members who can assist you. That’s not a problem. You can post bail directly with the court or jail or […]
Infractions, Misdemeanors and Felonies? What’s The Difference?
Do You Know The Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies? Most People Who Get Trouble With Law Don’t Criminal law classifies crimes in different categories. The classification of the crime dictates the severity of punishment, crimes are categorized in grades. There are three grades of crime: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies carry […]
The 4 Dangers of Staying In A Florida Jail To Await Your Hearing
The 4 Dangers of Staying In A Florida Jail to Await Your Hearing Rather Than Getting A Bond After police arrest you, your first instinct is to immediately post bail. This allows you to leave jail to await your hearing at home. As long as you show up to all of your hearings. However, you […]
Public Defender or a Private Attorney: Which Is Better For Me?
Is A Public Defender Or A Private Attorney Better For My Criminal Defense? Believe it or not, clients ask BailOption staff all the time if you are better hiring a private attorney or a public defender. We can’t give you legal advice or steer you to one lawyer over another. So, we tell our clients […]
Potential Bail Jumpers Beware! This Is What Happens If You Do!
Potential Bail Jumpers Beware! This Is What Happens If You Skip Out On Court Dates Or Flee! You’ve probably seen the glamorous life of people living life on the lamb after jumping bail on TV. However, BailOption has a very important message for all of you potential bail jumpers out there. Don’t do it! What […]
Increased Bond Risks: Are You At Risk?
Watch What You Do! You Could Be Putting Yourself At Risk Of An Increased Bond Amount? After you are arrested, you will appear before a judge at a arraignment hearing. The judge will normally set a bail amount you need to pay to be released. You may also have someone pay this out of their […]
Fugitive Recovery Agents: Who Are They And What Do They Do?
Who Are Fugitive Recovery Agents And What Do They Do? Jump Bail And You’ll Find Out! You have a friend that you helped with bail. But they didn’t show up for court. Now they’re missing and you have to pay the bond in full. You have no idea where they are or how to get in […]