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Plan Out Working With A Bail Bonds Company Before Your Arrest

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Planning makes most things go smoothly. When you find yourself arrested without warning, the shock becomes overwhelming. Scrambling to find a bail bondsman and defense attorney from county jail isn't easy. Not everyone who finds him or herself arrested is surprised, though. Depending on your situation, you may feel an arrest is imminent. Don't find yourself scrambling to locate an appropriate bail guarantor. Plan out things with the bondsman before the police book you.

Questioning Creates Worries About An Arrest

The police may question you at your home or take you to the station. After the questioning session, no arrest occurs. However, the arrest could come later. Before the impending arrest, perhaps it would be best to contact a bail bonds company to discuss:

Getting Ahold of the Bondsman: Obviously, a bail bonds company has a phone number you can call. The number in the advertising might not be the best one, though. Maybe there's a better one for after hours contact. A bondsman could have a special cell number would-be clients can call or text. Find out the best way to reach the bondsman without delays or holdups. 

Addressing Financing or Collateral: You won't know the actual bail amount until the judge sets the figure. However, a bondsman and/or your attorney could speculate on the amount. In anticipation of several figures, you could work out an appropriate financing arrangement for the bond company's potential fee. You also can discuss assets available for collateral for high bond amounts to see if they are acceptable.

Determining if the Bondsman is Appropriate: Clients must feel comfortable with service providers. Persons facing incarceration aren't excluded from this sentiment. Dealing with the criminal justice system comes with tremendous anxiety. You don't want to deal with a bail bonds company that is unresponsive or employs rude representatives. Feeling comfortable with your bail bondsman may help alleviate some of the stress.

Taking these steps in advance speeds up the process when requesting the actual services of a bail bond professional. Remember, the faster you and the bondsman work together, the quicker you can potentially secure a release from jail. Once released, you can better work with your attorney to devise a defense strategy.

What if you never get arrested? For one, consider yourself fortunate that a dark legal cloud disappeared. Don't feel the time invested in speaking with a bondsman was a waste. The experience could prove helpful in the future.


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