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 […]
I Posted Bail. What Happens To My Money?
I Posted Bail. What Happens To My Money? Bail is an essential component of the legal system. After posting bail and getting out of jail, every defendant asks, “I posted bail. What happens to my money?” Defendants awaiting trial can resume their everyday lives after posting bail. That is, as long as they promise to […]
Bail Bond Collateral: What Can I Use?
What Can I Use For Bail Bond Collateral? BailOption Has Some Options For You What is bail bond collateral? People can offer collateral as security for a bail bond. However, it is up to the bail bondsman if he is will to accept the collateral in lieu of payment for the bond. In Florida, bail […]
Having An Outstanding Arrest Warrant Can Affect You
Having An Outstanding Arrest Warrant Can Affect You In Many Different Ways. Here Are 4 Major Ways It Can Affect You While getting arrested for a crime is an unpleasant experience, an outstanding arrest warrant can have even worse consequences. An arrest warrant is a court order that authorizes the police to arrest and detain […]
No Collateral Bail Bonds: What Are They?
No Collateral Bail Bonds: What Are They And How Do I Qualify To Get One? The state of Florida allows Bail Bond Companies to offer a unique type of bond called a “No Collateral Bail Bond.” No Collateral Bail Bond simply means that you are not being required to put up collateral. Collateral is anything […]
Qualifications For Getting Bail
Qualifications For Getting Bail: What You Need To Know Before Seeking Bail From Bail Bonds Man Under Title XLVII Chapter 903.046 of the Florida Statues dictates the qualifications for getting bail. Why is it codified? Simply, the purpose of determining bail is to ensure that the defendant will appear at all of their hearings. It […]