What does a bail bondsman do? The role of a bail bondsman is crucial in the criminal justice system, providing financial assistance to individuals who cannot afford to pay their bail. Here are the key services and responsibilities of a bail bondsman: Posting Bail: A bail bondsman serves as a surety by posting bail on behalf of an individual charged with a crime. This allows the defendant to be released from custody pending trial without having to pay the full bail amount upfront Financial Assistance: Bail bondsmen typically charge a non-refundable fee, known as a premium, which is a percentag ..read more

In Indiana as in other states, there are bail bonds, including Federal bonds. Which type of bond is needed depends on the factors of the arrest and other facts about the defendant. There are two types of federal bonds:  One type of federal bonds can be issued as a Signature Bond which is an unsecured bonds that is secured by a third party’s signature.   Another type of federal bonds are secured by property, usually real estate. The second type of bond can be secured by other property like expensive art, jewelry, or vehicles.  When are federal bonds required?  T ..read more

Drug Bail Bonds Like in most states, there are laws pertaining to drugs in the state of Indiana. And they have established their outline for bail bonds for drug charges, with various classifications of the charges. They can range from a Class B misdemeanor that can face 180 days maximum jail time and a maximum $1,000 fine and up to a Level 2 felony that faces 30 years maximum prison time with a $10,000 fine. About Drug Charge Bail Bonds There are several questions about the unknown though, here in Indiana or in any other state. In this piece, we will answer some of the most asked questions ..read more

Bench Warrant Defined For somebody that has never been arrested, asking “What is an Indiana bench warrant?”, wouldn’t be an odd question. You’ve probably heard the term “arrest warrant” and you probably have a good idea what that means, but not the term bench warrant isn’t as commonly used, for most of us anyway.  What is the purpose of a bench warrant in Indiana?  In Indiana, the purpose of a bench warrant is to ensure that a defendant shows up for a court-ordered appearance when summoned by the court. It is how the courts enforce the orders they hand down.  When and why is ..read more

Understanding Probation Violations Being arrested for any type of crime, no matter if it is a misdemeanor or a felony, begins a chain of reactions that can seem endless. How you can go from being free to committing a probation violation doesn’t take much. And one thing is for sure, a probation violation can get you in more trouble than where you started. A probation violation can result in the probation being extended or revoked. It can result in jail time as well as an extended or revoked probation. Probation is giving the offender a chance to get back on track and correct their behavior.&nb ..read more

Here in Indiana, if you don’t know what the law is regarding possession and use of any weapons, charges can be filed against you quickly. The next thing you know, you’re arrested for a weapons violation and waiting to post bail for weapons charges, and you may not even be sure how or why!  The FBI accepts records of people that are identified as possibly being prohibited to acquire or possess a firearm under individual state laws and federal laws. Since 2021, the FBI databases have been utilized for firearm background checks, meaning that licensed firearm dealers can decline to sell fir ..read more

The Dangers of the DUI For the person that is going home from work or has just picked up a child from school, a DUI checkpoint is an appreciated safety check. For the party-going person, it is a dreaded and feared possibility in Indianapolis, Indiana that can often mean they’re faced with posting a DUI bail bond.  Each state has a different limitation on what will get a person arrested for DUI, bail bond amounts vary, and the stipulation under which a judge will grant a DUI bail can vary. But when it comes to a person being arrested for DUI when under 21 years of age, most, if not all s ..read more

Understanding the Law Being arrested can be a confusing time, which is why having an attorney to represent you can be helpful even for minor offenses and charges. From posting the bail amount for misdemeanor charges to pleading your innocence or guilt and navigating the process to get the best outcome. Without a criminal defense attorney, you may find yourself behind bars longer for a misdemeanor than you should.  Every state has different levels of criminal charges. If you’re wondering “what misdemeanor means”, in Indiana this refers to the fact that the offense was a minor infractio ..read more

Receiving a warrant Being arrested isn’t anything to take lightly, nor is getting a citation for anything. Either of these ignored could end up with the defending subject having a warrant serviced. When a warrant is issued, what happens?  The arresting law enforcement officers will take you into custody and transport to you to jail. Warrant service can happen while you’re at home, work, school, at a restaurant, anywhere. At the tie of your arrest, the arresting officer cannot search your car, home, place of employment, or any other another area of yours without yours, your roommate, or e ..read more

What is a state bail? When you’re arrested, where and on what charges you’re arrested will determine what sort of bail you’ll be issued, if the arraigning judge sets bail.  There are three categories of bail as follows:  Local Bail – for arrest of city or county crimes State Bail – for arrest of state crimes Federal Bail – for arrest of Federal crimes In the state of Indiana, bail is the same as it is in any other state. When a person  is arrested, the judge  may or may not allow that person to post bail and be released from custody until their court date. However, how b ..read more