by Blackman Bail Bonds | Nov 28, 2019 | Prison
Watch any Hollywood movie or TV show, and money in prison quickly becomes an issue. Many people wonder how much money does an inmate need for commissary when they’re convicted? Unfortunately, that’s a simple question with a much more complicated answer. Continue...
by Blackman Bail Bonds | Nov 15, 2019 | Getting Arrested
Being arrested isn’t fun for anyone. There is a long and drawn-out process for booking you into the system, and it’s not made for comfort. How quickly you get processed and housed will depend on a lot of factors. Everything from the time of year, to the staffing...
by Blackman Bail Bonds | Nov 6, 2019 | Bail Bond Company
One question we get at Blackman Bail Bonds pretty often is – “How exactly does a bail bondsman make money in this industry?” The answer is relatively complicated but simple to describe. Ultimately it’s a gamble, but in the safest way possible for them to...
by Blackman Bail Bonds | Oct 16, 2019 | Bail Bond Company
You’ve contracted with a bail bondsman to get yourself or a friend out of jail. Now what? You are legally obligated to follow the conditional release order provided by the jail, as well as show up on time and prepared for any scheduled court appearances. Not only have...
by Blackman Bail Bonds | Oct 2, 2019 | Understanding Bail Bonds
In the state of Pennsylvania, when a person is arrested and taken to jail, they may be given the option of posting bail. This is where the phrase “Bail me out” comes from. Bail is a monetary fee set by the jail ($20,000 in this example). Any party or person can pay a...