Many people feel that the judges deliberately set bail so high that people can’t afford it. It’s not uncommon for people to claim that the judge looked at the defendant’s personal finances and determined how much they couldn’t afford to pay and deliberately set bail at that amount.
Judges do indeed look at certain aspects of your financial situation while considering the range the bail schedule allows them to set bail.
When setting bail, judges aren’t concerned about how much money you have in your bank account. What they are looking at is whether you have a history of steady employment.
The reason the judge is concerned about your employment status is that the general belief is that individuals who are gainfully employed tend to be more responsible and more likely to attend all of their court dates. A history of unemployment will often give the judge pause and make them wonder if they should grant bail at all.
Your job history and financial situation are just one of the things the judge considers when they are setting bail. The first thing they have to look at is the bail schedule which serves as a guideline that attaches a certain bail amount to specific charges. They also consider your criminal history, your history of failing to appear in court, and if there is anything to suggest that you would be a danger to others or yourself if you’re granted bail.
If you know there isn’t any way to cover the bail amount the judge set, the best thing you can do for yourself is touch base with Covington Bail Bonds.
We’re Louisiana’s preferred bail bond agency. We enjoy a solid reputation for providing our customers with outstanding customer service. No matter what your personal financial situation is, we are happy to discuss the possibility of using our zero-interest, zero-down payment plan that makes a bail bond possible for everyone. No matter what your financial situation is, we promise that as a Covington Bail Bonds client, you’ll enjoy the following:
- 20 % discounts
- Flexible payment plans
- Simple contracts
- 24/7 service
- Free consultations
- Answers to all of your questions the entire time you’re one of our clients
The sooner you contact us at (504) 821-1111, the sooner we can post your bail bond and arrange for you to be released from jail.