You may think that getting arrested is the worst experience of your life, but there is something that trumps that. There are many cases where the judge sets a bail amount and you realize you’re not going home to your family unless you fork over some cash. You’ll quickly realize that the arrest was chump change compared to sitting in jail, waiting for trial.
There are two types of bonds: cash and surety. A cash bond happens when you or someone on your behalf pays the full amount of the bond in cash. This means you don’t need to involve a bail bondsman. You simply pay the cash and that’s the end of it. You’ll get the cash back once you show up for court whether you are found guilty or not. If you don’t show up, you forfeit the cash (and you’ll still probably end up in jail).
A surety bond is where you’ll need the bail bondsman in Dekalb County. Most people get this bond when the bail amount is very high, such as in the case of a serious crime. You’ll pay less to get out, but you won’t get the full amount of your money back. The bail bondsman charges a fee, which is usually ten percent of the bond amount. You or someone on your behalf may also need to put up something for collateral such as a car or house depending on the bond amount.
Getting arrested is terrible, but having to pay a bond you can’t afford is worse. If you need a bail bondsman in Dekalb County, Free At Last Bail Bonds has you covered.
