Bail Bond Blog

If a friend or loved one has been arrested in Sedgwick County, you may find yourself asking a lot of questions. Especially if you’ve never dealt with an arrest before. You may be wondering where to even begin. That’s why in today’s post we’re going to review the basics of posting bail in Wichita: What You’ll Need […]

To Avoid Arrest at an Inconvenient Time, Turn Yourself in for an Arrest Warrant.  Knowledge of an arrest warrant with your name on it can be a major stress source. Arrest warrants are issued for a large number of crimes, however, from hugely serious offenses like murder to minor violations like unpaid traffic tickets. If […]

Felony bail bonds are immensely helpful for friends and family who have a loved one in jail. If an individual has been charged with a felony, he or she will appear before a judge. If the crime is small, such as is the case with misdemeanors, the judge may administer a fine, and let the individual […]

What is the Difference Between Felony and Misdemeanor?  The major difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the decision of punishment. What happens if you get a felony? A felony or crime punishable by jail time will vary from state to state. Felony charges are typically punishable by state jail time, fines to pay, […]

  When a person is arrested, there is typically an arraignment where they go before a judge and plead guilty or not guilty to the charges that placed them in jail. The judge then sets their bail, and that person may have the option of posting a personal bond. So, what is the difference between […]

How much does bail cost in your state? In Kansas, the bail premium is set by law at approximately ten percent of the total amount of bail. For example, if your bail has been set at ten thousand dollars, then a bail bond company will only charge the defendant or co-signer one thousand dollars. This […]

If you’re new to the bail bond process, especially if you’ve never posted bail before, you may have a lot of questions. One of the most common questions people have is about bail bondsmen. If you’ve found yourself asking “what does a bail bondsman do,” you’ve come to the right place. To answer that question, we’re going to take […]

If you, a friend, or a family member has been arrested for possession of drugs, it’s important to know what the Kansas Drug Laws are. Each state has its own set of laws, so Kansas has a specific set of rules and guidelines that determine the penalties and charges of possessing illegal substances. If you […]

What is a cash-only bond? Do you need cash to bail someone out of jail?  While the exact process may vary from state to state, the general routine is when somebody is arrested and taken to jail, they go before an arraignment judge. At that arraignment hearing, the judge sets bail, an amount of money […]

You may have heard the word bail many times on the news or listening to the radio about a high-profile trial, but do you actually know what it is or how it works? The word “bail” is pretty much how it sounds. When someone is put into jail and is being held, there are often […]