Harvey Handler Bail

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11/17/2020

If you are bailing someone out of jail who you think may be a flight risk, there are certain things you can do to protect yourself. These include requesting that the court order frequent check ins from the defendant.

11/13/2020

If a defendant or someone acting on his or her behalf is able to post bail through collateral only, this is referred to as a "property bond." The property put up (usually a car or home) must have the same value as the bail amount set by the court.

11/10/2020

The system of posting money or property in exchange for temporary release from prison pending a trial dates back to 13th century England. The practice of offering bail bonds arose out of a need to develop equality between the classes when individuals were accused of a crime.

11/06/2020

When a security is taken out for bail, a bondsman will often require a ten percent cash payment as well as the mortgage on a person’s home that would add up to equal the full amount of the bail money owed.

11/03/2020

Did you know that bail bonds are the most common method used to post bail? Basically, bail bonds are a type of legal instrument that can be only issued by a licensed bail bond agency and are valued at the same sum for which they are written.

10/30/2020

Have you ever wondered how a bond agent actually works? Basically, the bond agent puts up a surety bond for the bail amount guaranteeing that the offender will return for his or her scheduled court appearance. The bond agent only has to put up the full amount of the bail if the offender skips bail.

10/27/2020

If you want to post bail for someone arrested for a federal crime, you'll not only have to provide collateral, but the court will also hold a hearing - called a "nebia hearing" - to determine if your collateral is sufficient.

10/23/2020

Everyone’s situation is different, and the collateral required may change depending on an individual’s circumstances and history. We will work closely with you to make sure that the bonding process proceeds smoothly.

10/20/2020

Are you concerned that you’ll have to stay in jail until your court date because you acted recklessly and don’t have the funds to put up bail? Remember, a bail bond service is often able to help you even when the charges against you aren’t a mistake.

10/16/2020

Bounty hunting emerged in the days of the Wild West in American history. Federal officials offered cash rewards to law enforcement officials or anyone who captured a wanted outlaw and brought that outlaw to local authorities.