opinions on whether to bail someone out of jail.

dirt ditch · Jul 7, 2013

Did it to himself. Has to figure it out on his own. Once he gets himself out of it you can hire him back when you need him. My :2cents:

gotrocks · Jul 7, 2013

I'm not sure but I think in our neck of the woods, if you pay the "Bondsman" the $225
then he is the one to come up with the $1500 if the guy skips.

phiferpharm · Jul 7, 2013

No, not now, not ever. If you can do the crime, you can do the time.

ncnurseryman · Jul 7, 2013

Yeah. I've given him work several times and I pay more than he would make any where else by far. I guess you can't fix stupid. Just a shame though, he's a bright articulate kid who just won't get his s$%t straight.

2LaneCruzer · Jul 7, 2013

I would much rather advance him the $225 and let him go his own bail (if that is allowed) and let him be liable if he skips out. I would expect him to act in accordance with his track record and leave you swinging in the wind with the remaining balance on the bail.

ncnurseryman · Jul 7, 2013

Gotrocks: but the bondsman comes back to the one that paid the bond to get reimbursed. You have to sign a contract stating that you are liable if the defendant doesn't show.

J F · Jul 7, 2013

Good thought, 2Lane.

ncnurseryman · Jul 7, 2013

2lane: wish it worked out that way. A person with assets has to bail out and be on the hook for the remainder . He has nothing literally.

greasemonkeyok · Jul 7, 2013

If he bonds out then he will be coming back for help on attorney's fees. In some places you won't get a public defender if you bond out.

Talk to the prosecutor about getting him out on an OR, with the promise you will give him regular work-if you want to help him. Sounds like he needs professional counseling, not preaching.

bullbreaker · Jul 7, 2013

I raised 4 boys (now men) I think I have some experience in these matters. I would send him a prisoners Bible and let his butt sit in there. If you get him out to quick he won't remember his ordeal/experience. Theres nothing wrong in going to jail, but there is something wrong in going for wrong reason ! Might sound like harsh advise. Just my :2cents:

Boone