Dos and Don’ts When You’re Arrested
An arrest can be incredibly traumatizing. And when the circumstances surrounding it are unclear, it can be even more stressful, embarrassing, and confusing at the same time. During an arrest, the police follow a set of procedures to uphold the law and acknowledge your...
What You May Experience When a Family Member Gets Arrested
The arrest of a loved one is some of the most devastating news a family can receive. It causes trauma and fear for the person arrested, and worry for the entire family, that the person arrested could end up languishing behind the cold iron bars of a prison cell. Add...
What to Do While out on Bail
According to the Denver Sheriff Department’s 2018 Inmates Report, there was a total of 38,498 inmates in 2018, with an additional 3,217 individuals taken into custody in the first quarter of 2019. Among those incarcerated, most of those in the local jails haven’t...
Bond Conditions and Why You Must Not Violate Them
Once the judge sets bail and you or your loved one has been released from jail, thanks to the services of an Arapahoe County bail bonds company, you must agree to meet certain court-imposed requirements known as ‘bond conditions’. Any defendant released pre-trial must...
Being Home for the Holidays
It’s often a confusing and difficult time when you or a loved one has been arrested. You’re sure to be facing stress and uncertainty, whether it's anxiety about when to appear in court or fear of what happens if you’re convicted. Having to face the holidays without...
6 Signs You’ve Found the Right Bail Bond Company
When you get the news that a loved one has been arrested, the first thing you want to do is to get them out of the tight spot they’re in as quickly as possible. These types of situations are never expected, so family members or friends of the suspect are usually at a...
3 Obligations You Need to Honor after Signing a Bail Bond Contract
Being arrested for a federal or state crime can be an extremely difficult time for you or your loved one. When trapped in this situation, the first course of action that usually comes to mind is to get out of jail fast. A quick and convenient way to be released from...
Will I Get My Money Back from Bail?
Up until the year 1275, all offenses were judged bailable or non-bailable by local sheriffs who determined whether a suspect should be held or released, and this system was often exploited. These days, bail is not considered a criminal sentence or form of punishment....
Understanding Types of Bail
Most people think of bail as a specific monetary payment required to get you out of jail until your trial. When a warrant is issued, the judge will set a bail amount, and in some jurisdictions, a warrant service fee will be added on top. Once paid, you can be...