I have a story to tell. It’s not one I ever thought I would share, simply because it’s about an exceptionally difficult time In my life. But, I feel compelled to share in the event that it helps someone else when they need it most.
A Most Difficult Night
It all began on a cold night in November. I was 22, and had been in a relationship with a girl for about two months. It wasn’t a healthy relationship - we fought all the time. Unfortunately, i was too prideful to end it before it got nasty - and get nasty it did. Over the past few weeks, my girlfriend and I had fought relentlessly. Finally, we’d decided to call a truce. Two nights previously we’d had a great time hanging out at her place. After a few beers, my girlfriend grabbed my phone and saw that I had been texting an old friend of mine - another woman. Nothing was happening, but it set her off. She started yelling. Reason wasn’t involved at all in our fight. Fueled by alcohol and pent-up anger, the fight escalated quickly. She began throwing things at me, and I threw things back. There was a knock on the door - my girlfriend answered: It was the police. Apparently, her neighbor had called the police because he heard the fighting. In some states, when a Domestic Violence call goes into the police, they are required by law to arrest someone. Well, that’s true in my state. Without much question, I was quickly handcuffed, arrested, and booked at the nearest jail.
Bail Agent: An Unlikely Source of Hope
I felt completely alone in jail. You see, I don’t have much family. I have one cousin who lives in the area. I hadn’t talked to him in months, but I gave him a call. He said he couldn’t help me out: He simply didn’t have the money to post bail. I didn’t either. Then, I remembered a friend of mine had mentioned he had used a bail bondsman to get someone out of jail. I told my cousin, and he said he’d make a few calls. A few hours later I was released. I couldn’t believe how fast the process was. I was met by my cousin, and a bail agent he had called for help. My cousin had obtained a bail bond for a small fee - a fee that was easily affordable. The bail agent explained that all I needed to do was show up in court for all my court appearances, and I would be fine. I was still feeling very lost at the time. Thankfully, the bail agent had years of experience in the criminal justice system. I had so many questions about bail bonds, my arrest, and what I should do next. He was able to refer me to an excellent criminal defense attorney, and talked me through the process and what I needed to do. I can’t imagine what I would have done without his advice. I took all his insight to heart, called the lawyer, and fought the charges I was facing. Because of his help, I was able to keep my job, and get through the entire process without a criminal record.
I’m sharing my story for a reason: If you are arrested, I can’t recommend enough that you call a bail agent. The bail bondsman who helped me was indispensable. His services allowed me to get out of jail for a reasonable price, and his advice was exactly what I needed to make sense of what had happened to me. I am forever grateful for his help and insight!
A Most Difficult Night
It all began on a cold night in November. I was 22, and had been in a relationship with a girl for about two months. It wasn’t a healthy relationship - we fought all the time. Unfortunately, i was too prideful to end it before it got nasty - and get nasty it did. Over the past few weeks, my girlfriend and I had fought relentlessly. Finally, we’d decided to call a truce. Two nights previously we’d had a great time hanging out at her place. After a few beers, my girlfriend grabbed my phone and saw that I had been texting an old friend of mine - another woman. Nothing was happening, but it set her off. She started yelling. Reason wasn’t involved at all in our fight. Fueled by alcohol and pent-up anger, the fight escalated quickly. She began throwing things at me, and I threw things back. There was a knock on the door - my girlfriend answered: It was the police. Apparently, her neighbor had called the police because he heard the fighting. In some states, when a Domestic Violence call goes into the police, they are required by law to arrest someone. Well, that’s true in my state. Without much question, I was quickly handcuffed, arrested, and booked at the nearest jail.
Bail Agent: An Unlikely Source of Hope
I felt completely alone in jail. You see, I don’t have much family. I have one cousin who lives in the area. I hadn’t talked to him in months, but I gave him a call. He said he couldn’t help me out: He simply didn’t have the money to post bail. I didn’t either. Then, I remembered a friend of mine had mentioned he had used a bail bondsman to get someone out of jail. I told my cousin, and he said he’d make a few calls. A few hours later I was released. I couldn’t believe how fast the process was. I was met by my cousin, and a bail agent he had called for help. My cousin had obtained a bail bond for a small fee - a fee that was easily affordable. The bail agent explained that all I needed to do was show up in court for all my court appearances, and I would be fine. I was still feeling very lost at the time. Thankfully, the bail agent had years of experience in the criminal justice system. I had so many questions about bail bonds, my arrest, and what I should do next. He was able to refer me to an excellent criminal defense attorney, and talked me through the process and what I needed to do. I can’t imagine what I would have done without his advice. I took all his insight to heart, called the lawyer, and fought the charges I was facing. Because of his help, I was able to keep my job, and get through the entire process without a criminal record.
I’m sharing my story for a reason: If you are arrested, I can’t recommend enough that you call a bail agent. The bail bondsman who helped me was indispensable. His services allowed me to get out of jail for a reasonable price, and his advice was exactly what I needed to make sense of what had happened to me. I am forever grateful for his help and insight!