Wichita Bail Blog
Bail news
Covering bail news, stories, and advice on how you can navigate the legal and bail system in Wichita and Sedgwick County Kansas. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for on our site, give us a call! We believe that informed people make the best decisions. That is why we bring you all the latest bail news as it pertains to you and your loved ones. In a world of ever changing litigation, turn to Big Mike’s Bail Bonds to help keep you up to date.
Get Out of Jail Free?
The judge has set your bond. Is it ever possible to "Get Out of Jail Free" in Wichita? Can You Get Out of Jail Free? If the judge has set a bond amount to secure your release, you will need to put up the full amount of the bond with cash or real property or hire a...
4 Perks Of Using A Bondsman
4 Things A Bondsman Can Help You With Big Mike's Bail Bonds can do a lot more for you than just get you out of jail. There are many facets of this industry that people don't often think about. This leads to us being able to provide you with better service. If you or a...
Hiring An Attorney
Hiring An Attorney For Your Case You may want an attorney at a bail bond hearing although it is not required. However, if you are facing criminal charges, you probably will need one at some stage for your court case or other negotiations. In most cases if you bail...
Cash Bond And Surety Bond
What's The Difference Between A Cash Bond and Surety Bond? What is a cash bond? A cash bond is the easiest way to bail someone out of jail. All you need to do is pay your loved one's bail amount in cash, and he regains his freedom. The bond court takes possession...
Felonies And Misdemeanors
Felonies And Misdemeanors What Is a Felony? Your loved one may have received a felony arrest, and you aren't sure what the word "felony" means. A felony is a crime that is very serious, classified in the following degrees: Murder, rape and arson are...
Bail Bond Tips And Advice
Bail Bond Tips And Advice When someone you know is in jail or you are the person incarcerated, you will likely try to determine the best way to get released. Bail secures your release from jail until you're supposed to go to court. First, you need to be patient so...
What happens if I fail to appear?
What Happens If I Fail To Appear To Court As A Defendant? A lot of people are curious about how the legal system works in a variety of circumstances. They want to know, "What happens if I fail to appear?" It is never a good idea to take a risk and not appear to...
The Kansas Bail Bond Process
When Will I See A Judge? The first time that you see a judge will be during your arraignment. Arraignment is the hearing in which you are formally charged with a crime. The judge informs you that you have the right to hire an attorney to represent you, and you will...
What is Bail? Big Mike’s Bail Bonds Explains
Arrested? When a person is arrested and taken to jail, they will have a hearing to determine how likely it is that they will show up for their court date. Then they set an amount of money that the defendant can pay to be released from custody. This money is the bail....
How Bail Amounts Are Determined
How Bail Amounts Are Determined Bail bonds are offered to most anyone who is charged with a crime. It is a part of the legal process that has been around for a long time. In fact, the bond hearing is the first legal proceeding that will occur after a person has been...