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Jul 29 2019 July 29, 2019 July 29, 2019 by

How Does Bail Work?

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No-one ever wants to think about going to jail or having a loved one be arrested. But mistakes and accidents are made every day across America, and arrest and the result is often incarceration. Regardless oft the charge or crime, no-one wants to see a friend or family member spend any more time behind bars than necessary. Here is what you need to know about how to bail someone out of jail Philadelphia pa.

Bail Bonds Explained

Assuming the alleged crime is a misdemeanor or low-level felony, you can usually get your loved one out of jail within a matter of hours by posting bond. You will need to go to a bail bonds service (most of which are open 24/7) and explain the nature of the arrest and charge. Bail bonds agents will know the going rate for most common charges and are well connected with the appropriate people at …


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Jul 29 2019 July 29, 2019 July 29, 2019 by

What You Should Know About Bail

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If you’ve been arrested, you’ll likely have a special court hearing where you’ll be asked to pay bail: a financial amount allowing you temporary freedom until your day in court. While most people are no stranger to the concept of bail, there are some things you might want to keep in mind should you ever find yourself in the position of having to pay it.

Bail is Not Guaranteed

Though common, whether you get bail depends on various factors, e.g. the severity of the alleged crime, whether you’re a “flight risk” (a.k.a. likely to skip your court date or even skip town) and if the judge deems it safe to let you be free in public again.

You Can Get Your Bail Reduced

If the posted bail is high enough that even going to a bail bond company is above your budget, consider filing a request for a reduction. If …


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