bail bondsman

Voters in New Jersey today will be voting on a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved, could fundamentally change how the state's bail bonds system works.

Ballot Question 1 proposes to alter the state Constitution to allow judges to implement no-bail holds on suspected violent offenders.  This means defendants who have been accused of heinous, serious crimes such as murder, homicide and others, can be denied bail.

Proponents point out that if the measure is passed, it will also pave the road for a second big change; namely, allowing judges the discretion to release certain, low-level offenders on their own recognizance.  …

There are few things more shocking than getting late night, "this is my one phone call" message from a friend or roommate.  On one hand you're trying to gather your thoughts so you can think straight.  On the other, the news that this person has been arrested and taken to jail can leave you feeling completely head spun.

In this type of situation you'll want to remember the three following things.

Do your best to remain calm  This isn't something you need to get through alone.  At this point, the best thing to do involves gathering as much information as you …

There are times when people call our office because they are on the fence about posting bail bonds.

Sometimes, clients will wonder if there's any benefit to helping a loved one get out of jail while their case is still pending.  In other instances, parents wonder if there's something to be said for letting their adult child "stay put and learn a lesson".

People are often surprised when they learn there are four key reasons they should consider hiring a bondsman.

The judge is likely to view the defendant more favorably in court
First impressions tend to carry quite a bit of weight; …

Several years ago our company received a call from an older gentleman who wanted to bail out his son and his daughter in law.  His son's bail was set much higher than the wife's was, and the caller wanted to know if the jail went easier on her because she was a mom.

We explained to him that's not quite how things work.  Although a person's age, gender and whether they donate their time to coach the local youth soccer league have no impact on a person's bail amount there are three key things that do.

The type of crime they've …

The news that someone you care for has been arrested and taken to jail can have you feeling as if the wind has been knocked out of you.

Feeling head spun is quite common in this type of situation, but when you start down the path toward bailing them out of jail it's important that you keep your wits about you.

If you find yourself in this type of position, be sure to remember these three important things.
Need to know basis
Ask the defendant who needs to be notified of the arrest and if there are any loose ends they need you …

If you've never been asked to help get someone out of jail before, the idea of needing to hire a bail bonds company can seem completely foreign.

Sure, all companies are required to charge the same rate but that's not to say that all companies are alike.  When you do start to call around these are the three most important questions you'll want to ask your bondsman before deciding who to go with.

What hours does the company keep?  Just because someone picks up the phone in the middle of the night doesn't guarantee the agent you're talking to posts bail …