A new bail bonds agency based out in Cedar Rapids is generating some buzz around the Linn County Courthouse and Cedar Rapids City Hall. The questions aren’t about the entity as it is, but rather about one mobile trailer aka office. Lord Range, founder and CEO of Discount Bail Bonds and Process Server, has a…
The majority of inmates in America’s prisons are poor, people of color and, for the most part, are guilty of non-violent crimes with drug offenses being at the top of the list. The growing inmate census and increasing expenses of corrections are known among policy makers. The public is becoming aware. According to the Washington…
New Hanover County needs both pretrial release and bail bonding, said Larry Powell, co-owner of All American Bail Bonding and Tarheel Monitoring, the county’s contractor for electronic monitoring. “We can do a lot more if we can work together,” Powell said. “It takes both of us to run a successful pretrial release program.” The county…
In Jennifer Seghers’ corner of Land Park, property crimes are almost a weekly occurrence – a fact Seghers became aware of only after she fell victim herself. Her car was broken into last year and Seghers wanted to warn her neighbors. Turns out: “Everybody has a story.” Two neighbors had ashtrays full of change plucked…
States Struggle to Reduce Prison Population A recent study shows a way to reduce prison populations and move America out of the lead spot as “incarceration capital of the world.” The study, by the College of Public Health and Human Services, reviewed records between 2001 and 2009 from 44 states. The study found that elevated…
Embattled Dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel is another step closer to temporary freedom as the prominent deejay has secured bail on another charge. Kartel has been granted JA$500,000 bail in his conspiracy case in relation to the murder St. Catherine-based dancer, Clive ‘Lizard Williams. The ruling was made when Kartel appeared in the Corporate Area Criminal…
In 2012 a Florida judge decided that George Zimmerman could be released from jail — the second time — if he posted a $1 million bail. When questioned, Judge Kenneth Lester said he believed Zimmerman might have been hiding money with the intention of fleeing America. Lester had originally set Zimmerman’s bond at a much…
Oregon Man Goes to Prison Over Counterfeit Corn Harold Chase, 55, managed to double his profits nicely by fudging on corn. Originally held on $1 million bond (retrieved by our Las Vegas bail bonds agents) Judge Ann Aiken gave Chase 27 months behind bars to think about his indulgence and the potential damage he could’ve…
A so-called “bailout” for the bail bond industry is dissolving into political gamesmanship as the legislation advances to the House floor. The sponsor, a future House speaker, stripped controversial language last month to disarm a skeptical panel — but restored a similar provision Monday with the consent of friendlier lawmakers. And now a prominent bail…
All individuals arrested on a misdemeanor offense within city limits are booked into the detention center located at 3200 Stewart Avenue. Search for an Inmate Processing and Bail Processing of arrestees is designed to reduce the anxiety level for new arrestees. The booking process ensures: Arrestees are properly identified. Paperwork submitted by arresting agency is…