Common Bail Bonding Conditions and Mistakes to Avoid

In most cases, obtaining bail is pretty simple. A person is arrested, taken to the local police station and processed, offered bail, and then worked with a bail bond agent to secure their speedy release. If the alleged offense is serious or the suspect has a lengthy criminal record, they may be held for a bail hearing, typically within 48 hours of their arrest. However, things sometimes turn this normally simple process upside down. And that's what we're going to look at today. There are different ways things can get upended, either during the process of arranging bail or after a person has been bailed out.

Seven Ways You Can Mess Up The Bail Process

Here at Tayler Made, we offer affordable bail bonds to individuals needing assistance obtaining their release after arrest. Most of the time, the process is as simple as one, two, three. But people being people and the world being what it is, sometimes a wrench gets thrown into the mix, making things unnecessarily complicated. Here are seven of the most common ways people mess up the bail process.

Mistakes on the Bail Application

Before you can be released on bail, you (or someone acting on your behalf like a friend or loved one) must fill out a bail application. The application form is simple, but you do have to be sure that all the information you enter is accurate and up-to-date. If it's not, there is a good chance the bailing you out of jail will halt. Inaccurate information may take the form of an incorrect address, omitting your middle name, or lying about your age.

An Unreadable Bail Application

Not everyone's handwriting is perfect. We get it, and so do the police and court members. However, there's a difference between handwriting that's difficult to read and handwriting that looks like the scribblings of an alien. Here's a fact: if the police or court members can't understand what you've written, your bail application will likely be rejected, and you'll be back to square one.

Personal Issues

Here at the bonding company, we always see this. People in need of bail and those in a position to help them are on less-than-ideal terms. Sometimes, it's because the family member has been through this dance before, and their patience with their loved one is running thin. But most of the time, it's because the accused is short or disrespectful toward the person they're asking for help, and that person hangs up, walks out, or otherwise disengages. Our advice would be this: if you're asking someone for help with bail, be nice to them.

Believing You Live in a Vacuum

Ever see a video clip of someone committing a crime right in front of a security camera? It's hard to believe, but a large portion of the population still hasn't figured out that there are eyes and ears everywhere. That goes for social media, as well. Some people go so far as to post incriminating statements, photos, or other evidence to their social media accounts that come back to haunt them during the bail process.

Poor Legal Representation

If a person has been arrested and charged with a serious offense, they will likely be held over for a bail hearing. At that hearing, the quality of their legal representation will matter. If they pick someone based solely on price, they run the risk that the court will deny them bail simply because the lawyer could not reasonably argue why they should be released. An experienced lawyer may be able to negotiate a lower bond or favorable release terms. An inexperienced lawyer may need to.

Adopting a Confrontational Attitude

Whether you are being offered bail from a bail schedule in the police station or during a bail hearing, the worst thing you can do is adopt an aggressive attitude. Even if your alleged offense is not serious, showing contempt for law enforcement or court members is a surefire way to land yourself in hot water. During a bail hearing, the judge or magistrate looks for signs that you're aware of the seriousness of the situation and that you don't threaten the community. If you come into court ready to argue, you will likely be held over rather than released on bail.

Choosing the Wrong Bail Bond Company

Not all bail bond agents are created equal. Some are experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and committed to helping those who come to them in good faith. Others, not so much. In particular, those new to the bail bond business tend to need more perspective and the type of nuanced understanding of the system that can make the difference between a person being released and languishing in jail. The Tayler Made Bail Bonding team has many years of experience and a rock-solid record of going the extra mile for our clients. If you want to give yourself the best chance of securing a speedy release in Denver County, Golden, or the surrounding area, Tayler Made is the smart choice.

Failing to Respect the Conditions of Bail

Being released on bail doesn't mean everything goes back to how it was before you were arrested. Bail comes with certain conditions attached. The more serious the alleged offense, the stricter the conditions. Examples of bail conditions include those listed in the infographic below.

These are just some conditions placed on people who have been released on bail. Unfortunately, too many people don't read the fine print of their release and end up violating their bail terms. In this case, their bail is often revoked, and a warrant is issued for their arrest, further complicating their case.

Contact Tayler Made

If you need affordable 24-hour bail bonds, contact the team at Tayler Made by calling (303) 623-0399. We've got the experience and expertise to ensure you or your loved one is released as quickly as possible.