How to Choose a Lawyer

How to Choose a Lawyer

Many people who have been through the process still struggle with how to choose a lawyer. When you have a case date rapidly approaching, you can’t wait any longer. It also doesn’t help knowing how many options are available here in Pennsylvania. Plus, you often can’t...
How Bail Bondsmen Make Money

How Bail Bondsmen Make Money

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...
How Do Bail Bonds Work?

How Do Bail Bonds Work?

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...
Can a Judge Add Charges?

Can a Judge Add Charges?

Can a judge add charges? You feel pretty lucky because the District Attorney wants to send you to prison on a robbery charge that you think you can beat. Should you worry about the judge adding charges against you before you plan your next vacation?   Can a Judge...