Articles about bail bonds and the criminal justice system
How to avoid bail bond phone scams. Updated: International Fraud Awareness Week is November 13-17, 2017. Join the global effort to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education.
The common thinking when families hear that a loved one was arrested is to wait for advisory or first appearance. After all, if they had a large bond it could be decreased and with good luck they might just be released on their own recognizance.
What can I do if the person responsible for my bond is using it as leverage to take advantage of me?
