Wednesday 21 December 2016

Without Bail Bonds Grand Rapids Accused May Have To Remain In Custody

By Virginia Morgan


Law enforcement agencies place thousands of people under arrest every year. The vast majority of those arrested are ordinary citizens that can by no means be described as career criminals. They made stupid mistakes such as trying to make an illegal profit, cheating on their taxes and driving while under the influence. After they have been booked, they are normally allowed to go free. By applying for bail bonds Grand Rapids accused are normally released within a few hours.

Being arrested for a criminal offence can have far reaching consequences. Anyone in this situation should get help from a qualified criminal defence lawyer right away. It is the first and most important priority after the arrest. The attorney will investigate the circumstances under which his client were arrested. He will then immediately take steps to secure the release of the arrested person.

The release of those arrested is a commonplace occurrence. However, before the court approves the release it must be satisfied that the accused will keep to the conditions of being released. The court must be sure that he will appear in court when his case is heard, that he will not interfere with the investigation and that he does not pose a danger to anyone. The court will set an amount that must be paid as surety before the accused can be let go.

Bondsmen are in the business of providing instant loans to accused that cannot pay the security required by the court. The application is processed very quickly and if the loan is approved, the bondsman will pay it on behalf of the accused, who will then be free to go. In most instances the accused will not even see the inside of a cell.

Bondsmen charge hefty fees for their services, normally more than a tenth of the loan amount. Few clients complain about the charges because they desperately need the money if they want to be released. The client will have to put up his assets as security for the loan and he will have to enter into a written legal agreement with the bondsman.

People that were arrested and then told they can be released as soon as they pay the security amount do not always think logically. Many accused therefore sign contracts with bondsmen without even reading the terms and conditions. The best course of action is to leave the arrangement of such a loan in the hands of the attorney, who will have experience in such matters.

No accused should even contemplate breaking the conditions of release set by the court. The consequences can be very serious. He may be arrested and charged with additional offences and he may be remanded in custody until his case is heard. This may mean months in prison. He will also lose the money he paid as security for release. The only course of action is to strictly adhere to all the conditions set by the court.

Critics say accused should all be kept in jail until their trials. This is not possible. Firstly, it would be unconstitutional to keep someone in custody if he has not been found guilty of a crime yet. Secondly, the welfare of the family of the accused is also taken into consideration. If the accused is in custody, he cannot provide for his family.




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