Pros and Cons of Utilizing Bail Bonds Agencies
When charged with a crime, a person is given a bail hearing before a judge. The amount of the bail bond varies by jurisdiction. A defendant charged with a non-violent offense could get a $500 jail bond, while felony crimes could get bail as high as $20,000. Bail bond companies help individuals charged with a criminal offense live outside jail while awaiting trial. Bail can take any of these forms: • Cash or check for the full bail amount •…
