August 2018

When someone has been arrested and can’t afford to post bail, you may be able to arrange a release by applying for a bail bond on their behalf. This way, they can get out of jail and live a normal life while they wait for their trial. Today’s bail process in the US was put into motion through the Eighth Amendment to the constitution which states that “excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” What this essentially means is that a…