No one wants to get a call in the middle of the night from the cops saying their loved one has been arrested. When that happens, you want to act swiftly and urgently so you can bail out your loved one as soon as possible. Bail is the amount of money the person who has been arrested needs to pay so that they can be released from jail until they have to go to court. Many people choose to simply pay an all-cash bail. However, there are many advantages of using a bail bond agent.
Affordability
The number one reason people choose to work with a bail bonds company is due to the affordability. Bail can be expensive—especially with certain crimes. A lot of people don’t have the money to pay the entire amount upfront. Using a bail bondsman is attractive because you will only have to pay a small percentage of the total amount. This makes the amount a much more manageable amount for most people.
Faster Release
When you pay an all-cash bail, the court will hold onto the money until the case is resolved. This may take months or even years depending on the details of the case. If you use a bail bonds company, the person who has been arrested will be released from jail much more quickly, most of the time in just a few hours.
Asset Protection
If you pay an all-cash bail, the case is resolved, and a guilty verdict is reached, you could lose all of the money you paid in bail. If you go through a bail bonds company, and only a fraction of the total amount was paid, your assets are protected. This means, if you or your loved one is found guilty, you won’t lose all of your money.
Flexible Options
There is also more flexibility with bail bonds companies, especially if a variety of payment plans are offered and there are low down payments as with 1st Choice Bail Bonds. With flexible financing options, it will be much easier to afford bail.
Having a loved one who has been arrested can be an especially stressful time. Another benefit you’ll find with choosing a bail bonds company to work with is that you will have access to experts who can answer your questions and help you through the entire process.
