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Bail can cost hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, even a million dollars, depending on the crime. A million is unbelievable but even hundreds – that’s still quite a bit of money that no one ever wants to have to pay. It teeters on a seesaw – bail is a consequence to pay, but you get your freedom back. Is it worth paying? Absolutely yes. Do you want tips and tricks on how you can get your bail lowered? Well, unfortunately, there really are none.
The judge is very unlikely to change the bail amount after he or she has already set it. A lawyer cannot lower the bail, a bail bond agent cannot lower the bail. You may request to have it reviewed, but in all likelihood, the bail will remain the same.
You will have to pay 100% of the full bail amount to the court to secure your freedom. And, 100% of this is refundable as long as you show up for your court appointments and do not get into any more trouble.
A second option to bailing out of jail, which may or may not be cheaper, depending on your own financial situation, is applying for a bail bond with Absolute Bail Bonds. You will be paying your bail agent 10-15% of the full bail amount over a set payment plan. While you won’t have to pay the remaining 85-90% of the bail (as long as you go to your court appointments and do not violate any other release terms and conditions), that 10-15% you did pay is not refundable.
Bail bonds are the more common method for bailing out of jail because, for most people, the payment plan for 10-15% is much more ideal than paying 100% immediately.
If you want to discuss bail bond options for yourself or someone you know, Absolute Bail Bonds is welcome to chat. Consultations are free and the representatives and agents are very friendly, understanding, and knowledgeable. Bail bond payment plans are flexible so there will definitely be a way to help you out.