By Providing Loans For Bail Bonds Wake County Bondsmen Earn Huge Incomes

By Helen Moore


Most people will be surprised to learn just how many arrests are made by law enforcement agencies every year. The majority of those arrested are not hardened criminals. They are just ordinary people that made mistakes, took stupid chances and allowed their emotions to rule their actions. They drive after drinking, get involved in fights and take unnecessary risks. Thankfully, with bail bonds Wake County accused can avoid having to spend time in jail.

An arrest almost always leads to criminal charges, an expensive court case and a possible conviction. This can have very serious consequences. Careers have been destroyed and families have been torn asunder under such circumstances. A conviction can lead to hefty fine, a jail sentence and a life long criminal record. It is thus vital to appoint a reputable lawyer without delay and to refrain from making any statements.

It is common practice to release the majority of those arrested until the case against them can be presented to court. There are conditions attached to the release, however. The court must be sure that the accused will refrain from interfering in the investigation and that he will not attempt to flee from justice, for example. Other conditions may be imposed at the discretion of the court.

In most cases, the accused will be released only after he posted a sum that is meant to serve as surety. The sum that must be paid is determined by the court. Once the case is finished, this money will be returned. If the accused is unable to raise the amount required, all is not lost. He can still apply for a loan from a bondsman, who specializes in making loans to arrested individuals.

Bondsmen are very good at processing applications for loans and making payments to the court very quickly, allowing their clients to go free. There is a price to pay, however. A service fee of anything between ten and fifteen percent of the overall loan amount is charged and this can sometimes be a sizable amount. The client will be required to sign a water tight agreement and may have to pledge assets to secure the loan.

Sadly, many people sign agreements with bondsmen without studying the terms and conditions. At the time, they suffer from stress and anxiety. They only find out later that these terms are very strict indeed and that any breach may lead to the loss of his assets. That is why it is best to leave all negotiations with the bondsmen in the hands of the appointed attorney.

It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the conditions under which a release was granted. Any breach can have serious consequences. The accused will face more criminal charges, he may be arrested again and he will almost certainly forfeit the money paid as surety. If the court agrees to another release, he may have to make another loan from the bondsmen.

Critics say that every arrested person should be kept incarcerated. This is not practical however. There are simply not enough resources to do so. In addition, every accused must be treated as innocent until a court of law finds them guilty of committing a crime.




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