Friday, 16 June 2017

With Bail Bonds Grand Rapids Accused Can Go Free Until Their Cases Are Heard

By Harold King


Most ordinary people will be surprised to learn that the vast majority of people arrested every year are not criminals on any wanted list. They are people that normally live quiet lives and that do not consider themselves as law breakers. Unfortunately, so many people make stupid mistakes, such as driving after drinking and acting foolishly and violently when provoked. Fortunately, by applying for bail bonds Grand Rapids accused can be released from custody.

An arrest is most certainly not a minor matter and police officers will only take such a drastic step if they are convinced that the suspect has committed a crime. The consequences of an arrest can also be extremely serious. That is why, when arrested, the first and most important priority is to appoint an experience lawyer to handle the matter. He will review the facts and will then approach the courts to order the release of his client until the matter is eventually heard.

The granting of bail is a common practice. The accused is released from custody and is allowed to continue with his life until his case is heard. However, before release can be approved, the court must be sure that the accused will adhere to the conditions of release. He may not interfere with the case and there must be no suspicion that he will pose a danger to either himself or others.

If the accused is not able to post the amount set for his release, he can ask a bondsman for an instant cash loan. This is the speciality of bondsmen, who often practice close to the courts and police stations and who maintain close relationships with court officials. They arrange for the surety to be paid almost instantly and their clients will then be released without delay.

The cost of such a loan can be between 10 and 15 percent of the loan amount. The client will have to sign an agreement with the bondsman specifying how this money will be paid back. In the majority of cases the bondsman will require the client to pledge sufficient assets to cover this amount. The client will also be expected to pay hefty interest on the outstanding amount.

It is only natural that so many accused sign agreements with bondsmen without reading or questioning the terms and conditions. They are stressed and just want to get the entire awful experience behind them. In this way it is easy to enter into an agreement that can turn out to be very difficult to honour. That is why it is best to leave negotiations with the bondsman in the hands of the attorney.

Breaking the conditions of release can have very serious consequences. The accused may be placed in custody again and bail will not be granted easily again. The accused will lose the money he paid in the first instance and he will almost surely face extra charges. Breaking the conditions of the agreement with the bondsman will lead to the loss of the assets pledged as surety.

There are factions that view bail as counter productive. They say that known criminals are let loose only to commit more crimes. However, the constitution clearly state that every accused must be treated as innocent unless he has been proven guilty in a court of law.




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