Bail Bondsman - Everything You Want To Know

By Gerald Lindsay

Bail bondsman, that is the what everyone looks up in the yellow pages when they or a loved one have been arrested on a felony charge. Felonies range in crimes from rape and murder to car theft. A felony will carry a stronger sentence or jail term than a misdemeanor. Bail bondsmen will take a few things into consideration before they determine how much they will charge you. They will want to know how sever the crime is and how bad your past history is.

"How do I get out of jail?" That is the question that everyone in jail wants an answer to. A bail bond price is the one thing that will determine if you will get out of jail or stay in jail. A severe crime and a bad past can result in several days or weeks behind bars.

To ensure that you come to your appointed hearing after released a bail bond is posted to the courts. A bail bond can not be so high that it can not be paid this would be unconstitutional. To prevent this from happening a predetermined amount was set for all felonies. Everyone will be charged the same bail bond fee for a felony.

Sometimes a bail can not be paid in cash. If this happens property can be put up as collateral for the bail bond. You can also try asking the judge to lower your bail bond. This does not always work but judges do have the power to lower a bond. During the arraignment hearing is the time for such things. Posting a bail bond to the court and then not living up to the commitment can be very bad for you in the end.

In Baltimore Maryland you will find multiple bail bondsman companies. If you need to contact a bondsman in Baltimore you can simply call the Baltimore jail, the sheriff's office, or look in the yellow pages. A lot of these companies have wonderful customer service and reduced rates. Most bail bondsman companies operate twenty four hours a day to ensure that they can take care of your needs.

It seems more and more companies are moving into the Baltimore area everyday. All of these companies have excellent customer service and they charge 10% of your bond amount. You will want to make sure to select the right bail bondsman because being in jail is very stressful and you want to get out as soon as possible.

Any contracts made with a bondsman have to be upheld, they will track you down if they are not. When a loved one is locked away in jail we often try to do whatever we have to just to get them out. Do not rush into a decision when this happens. You do not have to make an immediate decision.

If you put your home up as collateral and that person does not go to court you will lose your home. It is a big decision and should not be made lightly. I know you will be in a rush to get your loved one out of jail but take a minute to really think about what you are risking before you do it. - 29971

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