Why You Want to Take Advantage of a Bail Bond

15 Jul Why You Want to Take Advantage of a Bail Bond

After you’ve been arrested, you have to decide if you want to post bail or remain in jail until the conclusion of your case. If you’re on the fence about what you should do, here are some things to consider that may help you make up your mind.

Jail is Really Expensive

At first, jail might seem like an affordable option. You don’t have to worry about shelter, your clothes are provided, and you don’t have to worry about the cost of groceries. The truth is that staying in jail is quite expensive. Unless you decide to quickly plead guilty to the charges, it could take months before your case is resolved. During that time, your bills are going to continue piling up and you won’t have any way to pay them. It’s possible that when you finally are released from jail, you’ll have lost many of your assets and be drowning in debt.

There’s a Chance You Could Accidently Incriminate Yourself

One of the problems with jail is that there is zero privacy. Everyone is always listening to every single word you say. That means a single careless comment could actually hurt your case. There have even been situations where a person has accidentally said something in jail that resulted in additional charges being brought against them.

The sooner you get a bail bond and are released, the smaller the odds become that you’ll say something that is held against you.

You’ll Lose Your Job

The judicial system moves incredibly slowly. Months could pass before your case is resolved. The odds aren’t good that your employer will be willing to hold your job for that period of time. If you don’t post bail, you’ll likely be let go. It’s possible that you won’t have an easy time finding a new job once you’re released. 

Getting out on bail shortly after you’ve been arrested is the best way to hold your job while you wait for your case to wind its way through the court system.

The main reason people decide to stay in jail rather than take advantage of bail is that they simply can’t afford to post the entire amount. Happy’s Bail Bonds in Bakersfield are the best solution. We only charge 10% of the set bond amount and are even willing to create a payment plan that works for you.

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