Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Knowing the Different Bail Technique Misunderstandings

By Snabe Thakr


If you are in a tough situation because you or a loved one was arrested and you want to secure release from jail as quickly as possible, the bail system is your best friend. However, there are several misconceptions about Bail Bonds Houston that you should be aware of to avoid any problem.

The amount of bail depends on the crime that was allegedly committed by the accused. No matter how long a bondsman has been in the business and no matter how popular he is in the state, the amount of bail is not always negotiable. There are cases in which the bail amount is lowered, but it is the prerogative of the judge and not because of the bondsman's influence.

And n matter how veteran the bondsman is after spending decades in the business, he has no right to ask for additional charges or higher bond premium. A bondsman, new or experienced, is only allowed to ask for a bond fee amounting to not more than 10% of the bail amount. It is necessary to avoid dealing with a bondsman who is asking for higher fee because that bond agent is clearly taking advantage of your stressful situation.

The bond premium paid to the bondsman is non-refundable unlike when the defendant post bail in cash. The cash bail will be refunded after the judge hands a final verdict, which makes people believe that posting cash bail is way better than asking assistance from Bail Bondsman Houston Company. But the truth is that there is also a huge possibility of not getting the full amount deposited to the court as cash bail because of the different fees that could be handed to the defendant upon conclusion of the case.

Most people also believe that the bail system brings danger in a community because an accused who committed a crime will be free to roam while out on bail. This is definitely not true because the accused is still monitored while out on bail and most of them are afraid to do anything wrong because they could be arrested again anytime.

Another misconception about the bail system is that the case is over once the arrested person secures his release through bail. The amount only serves as a guarantee that he will not escape from the authorities and will be present in all hearings and court dates set by the judge. While out on bail, the arrested person should follow all rules set by the court to avoid being arrested again.

Aside from the arrested person, the co-signer of the surety bonds also has an obligation to avoid being penalized by the court. The bondsman and the co-signer of the bond should make sure that the arrested person will not skip town or skip a court date.




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