“I Can’t Afford to Post Bail! I’ll Just Wait It Out Until My Court Date.”
It’s a fair point — getting arrested is expensive. Even if you know you have foolproof evidence that will completely clear you of all charges, you’re not exempt from the standard process of arrest, booking, and being held in jail. Or perhaps the reason you committed a crime in the first place is that you […]
Busting 3 Myths About Bail Bonds
What are some myths about Bail Bonds? With over a decade of experience in providing bail bonds for our clients, we’ve encountered quite a few misconceptions about the bail bond industry, bail bondsmen themselves, and what a bail bond is or means. Today, we’d like to clear up some of these myths! The last thing […]
Can You Remove a Felony From Your Record in Minnesota?
How can I remove a felony from my record in Minnesota? Having a felony charge on your record can cause serious frustration in your day-to-day life. The obvious and most significant downside, of course, is that a felony charge can make it much more difficult to land or keep a job — especially if that […]
What is “Bail Jumping”, and What Are the Consequences?
The act of “posting bail,” that is, paying a fee to the court that allows you to be released from jail until your scheduled court date, establishes a “guarantee” between yourself and the court that you will appear for your trail. Once you hold up your end of the bargain by making all of your […]
How Do I Get My Bail Money Back Once my Case is Settled?
Nobody wants to get arrested. But it’s particularly frustrating when you’re sent to jail for a crime you know you didn’t commit. Even if you have no doubt that a court will find you innocent once you have a chance to present your case, you’re still required to jump through the various legal “hoops” of […]