What happens if a person who has been freed on a bail bond gets re-arrested by the police? This is a circumstance that does occasionally arise, and when it does, you might wonder what steps you’ll need to take.
The good news is that there will not be any direct impact on the bond if a defendant is re-arrested after being released. Technically, because it’s a different arrest and charge, there would be an entirely new bond issued, assuming the court does decide to set bail for the charges. That doesn’t mean getting re-arrested won’t worsen your situation, though, so it’s a good idea to speak to the bail bondsman in Angleton that you’re already working with if you find yourself in this situation.
Separate bonds after a re-arrest
Every bond received is a separate bond. The bondsman will probably not know if you have been arrested again unless you tell them, because local law enforcement does not make it a habit of notifying the bail bond agencies in the area every time they make an arrest. This means you’ll need to get in touch with the bail bondsman to get a separate bond paid. You’ll follow the exact same process to get the bond, including paying the required fees. The bond and fees may be slightly different based on what you were arrested for and the severity of the crime, because bail amounts vary from case to case (though they are standardized within case types).
The consequences you need to be concerned about are the legal consequences, not the bond consequences. You will be required to appear now at multiple sets of court dates, one for each crime for which you’ve been arrested. In addition, if you end up behind bars due to the first arrest, you may find it difficult to meet your appointed court time related to your second arrest, which could result in some additional legal headaches.
Finally, depending on the kind of case in which you’re involved, a judge or jury may not look kindly upon a person who commits another crime and gets arrested again so quickly after posting bail and being released to await their court date. It shows a general indiscretion and recklessness that could make it hard for you to demonstrate you learned from your experience and will stay out of trouble in the future.
Any time you’ve been arrested and need assistance with posting bail, it’s a good idea to speak to a professional bail bondsman in Angleton. If you have any questions about how the bail bond process works and the role a bondsman can play in your case, we encourage you to contact Brazoria County Bail Bonds today and we will be happy to provide you with as much information as we can to assist you. Don’t wait a second longer than you must to ensure your freedom and to arm yourself with the knowledge of how bail bonds work. Reach out to us right away for the help you need.