Tips for Finding a Way Out of Jail Time
Anytime someone gets into trouble in the Nevada area, a bond may be required to get that person out of jail until the case is heard. Bail bonds allow the person or bondsman to post money with the court to make sure the defendant does not run away once he is released.
What happens is that if someone is caught by a police officer committing a crime, or is accused of having committed the crime, they will be taken to the police station to be charged. When appearing in court, it is up to the attorney to try to persuade the judge that the accused person is trustworthy enough to appear in court again once the case is set for hearing.
To ensure that he appears in court, the judge typically sets a bail amount that will deter the defendant from fleeing the state; otherwise, he will lose the bail money. You can also be charged with the commission of the other crime of failure to appear.
Most people will not have the cash ready to post bail money in court. This is where the professional will come in and agree with the accused to guarantee it in court but for a fixed amount of remuneration. This is normally in the ten percent range, depending on the seriousness of the crime.
The bondsman will then take out an insurance policy to cover the risk if the defendant decides to leave the state and not appear in court. This is non-refundable in any shape, form. Of course, the bondsman is taking a risk because he will lose the amount if the defendant does not appear in court on the specified date and this can cause some serious financial problems.
Of course, the defendant can pledge real estate, or someone willing to do so on their behalf, in court. If you do not appear on the specified date, the court may impose the full amount of the bond on that property. In some cases, this means that the court may sell the property to recover the amount it set as bond.
If the crime is very serious, it is very unlikely that the court will set bail for the defendant. Typically, they would keep the defendant in jail until the case goes to court to make sure he doesn’t abscond.
Bail bondsmen do a great service to those found accused without their being guilty. These people do not usually run away from the case because they know very well that they should not be found guilty. However, travesties of justice do occur and some people will flee if they believe their case is hopeless.
Whatever the case, it’s a great idea to know a good bondsman in the local area in case something unexpected happens at some point or another. This will ensure a smooth transition should the unexpected happen.
