News & Info | 2019

Crazy Christmas Capers and Other Sordid Stories

We’re at the end of another year, and chances are good that you’ve seen your share of mayhem in 2019. But brace yourself! The holidays can bring out the crazy in all of us, and

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Attorneys Get Burned Out, Too

Amid reports from across the country about attorney shortages and overwhelming caseloads, it’s not surprising that many attorneys are experiencing burnout. Like many in the “helping professions,” lawyers are vulnerable to experiencing both physical and

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Attorney Shortages Hamper Legal System Across the U.S.

From the Ozarks to Houston to North Dakota, there are widespread reports of attorney shortages. Legal representation can be hard to come by, particularly in remote areas, and district attorneys’ offices across the country are

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A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of its DeKalb Office

ATLANTA – October 16, 2019 – A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, one of Metro Atlanta’s top bail bonding agencies, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its DeKalb County office in Decatur, Georgia. The DeKalb office

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Bail Discrepancies – Why Do Some Crimes Cost More Than Others?

In the bail bonds business, we sometimes scratch our heads when we’re writing a higher bond amount for say, marijuana possession, than we are for a DUI. After all, the offense of driving impaired seems

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Why Do Courts Deny Bail

Defendants charged with a crime are entitled to bail, right? Not so fast. Sometimes all the money in the world won’t release a defendant out of jail. How do courts decide who gets bail and

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Bail Recovery Agents Follow When You Flee

If you fail to appear in court and think you can evade the legal system, think again. A national network of bail recovery agents, or what is portrayed on TV as “bounty hunters,” stands ready

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Getting Arrested? Stay Calm, Be Silent

Being imprisoned ranks fourth on the top 10 stressors list so it’s no surprise that getting arrested sparks a great deal of anxiety. In the event that you find yourself in custody, it is critical

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Debate About Algorithm-Driven Release Continues

Judges decide which defendants are released from jail and which stay behind bars. Traditionally, that multi-factored decision was usually more subjective than objective. However, some states are using bail algorithms to apply scientific measures to

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No Cash? No Credit? Get a Co-Signer.

If you were jailed tomorrow, would you have the cash needed for bail or to even cover the amount bail bond companies charge? Most Americans would not — 58% of Americans could not cover the

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