There’s a common misconception that can come with being released on bail, and that is that the defendant has their freedom back 100% and can do whatever they want. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. When someone is bailed out of jail, they are granted their freedom from police custody, but not necessarily from the oversight of the court. Depending on the crime(s) a defendant is charged with, a judge may set several conditions on their bail; conditions that, if violated, will land the defendant right back in jail.

For example, when someone is released on bail after being charged with a DUI, he or she may have their licensed suspended and be unable to drive, even though they technically haven’t been convicted of the DUI in court yet. Additionally, defendants in domestic violence cases may be ordered to avoid contact with the alleged victim, or even find themselves the subject of a restraining order. Either way, if the defendant is found to be in violation of any conditions set by the judge after they are released, it is highly likely that the defendant will find themselves back in jail and it will be much more difficult and expensive to obtain bail again.

A bail bondsman can also petition to have a defendant’s bail revoked if they find that the defendant poses a serious risk of flight after being released. A bail bondsman does not want a person whom they bailed out to go back to jail, and we certainly aren’t looking for the slightest reason to do so. However, certain red flags can lead to a situation where a bail bondsman petitions the court to revoke someone’s bail. These red flags are almost exclusively associated with the threat of skipping bail, and the bail bondsman must be able to provide proof that the court can verify that there is a serious flight risk.

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval

Robin Sandoval is a California Licensed Bail Bondsman and owner of SCV Bail Bonds. Robin writes blogs and articles to help increase community awareness of the bail industry. If you have questions or want to suggest a topic, email robin@scvbailbonds.com, visit www.scvbailbonds.com or call 661-299-2245.
Robin Sandoval
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