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Call Us Now! 813-995-2222
Directly in Front of the Land O Lakes Det. Ctr. / Pasco Jail Entrance
Always Open 24/7/365
9907 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes, Florida 34639
2017 Bail Agent Of The Year
After you've been arrested, you can typically be released on bail to await your hearing. However, many crimes come with a high bail amount that may be too hard for the average person to pay. This is why bail bond agents are here to help, regardless of the crime of which you've been accused. To learn more, check out these three common crimes in Florida and how much you'd pay without a bail bonds agent.
1. Drug Crimes
Drug crimes are incredibly common in Florida. As a result, prosecutors are tough on anyone accused of drug crimes. These types of crimes don't just include illegal drugs; it includes any drugs that are being illegally sold, manufactured, delivered, or possessed with intent to sell. Keep in mind that in Florida, marijuana is only legal for medical use by approved individuals.
As in many cases, if you are arrested for drug crimes, you may be able to post bail, but the exact amount you'll owe depends on many factors, such as how much drugs you had on your person, how often you've been in trouble for drug crimes, and the county in which the crime was committed.
For example, in Pasco and Pinellas counties, a drug charge for 10 grams of marijuana may only be a 1st degree misdemeanor, which typically comes with a bond of up to $500. On the other hand, if you were caught with over 20 grams of marijuana, the crime becomes a felony, bumping up your bail to $10,000 to $100,000.
2. DUI
Along with most states, Florida follows the 0.08 percent BAC rule. This means that you are not legally allowed to drive if your blood alcohol content is 0.08 or above. The higher your BAC, typically the worse the charges and punishment.
For example, if you were caught driving with a BAC of 0.08, and this is your first offense, you may only need to pay a fine, have your license suspended, and undergo a diversion program. On the other hand, if this is your third DUI offense, it becomes a third-degree felony, which comes with significantly higher punishments.
The amount of bail you'll need to post to be released depends on the severity of the charges. For the driver with one DUI with a BAC of 0.08 percent and no property damage, the bail amount can be up to $500, but for a third offender, bail may be as high as $10,000.
3. Assault
The charges for assault vary drastically depending on the situation, which can also widely vary. Simple assault, for example, comes with a minor punishment, including 60 days in jail, six months of probation, and a $500 fine.
With simple assault cases, however, the defendant must prove you purposely tried to hurt them. For example, if you pushed them and they fell over, you may be in trouble, but if you tripped onto them and injured them, you may face civil charges for medical bills, but you won't necessarily be charged with assault. Aggravated assault is more severe because it either includes a weapon or indicates that another felony was committed during the assault.
Naturally, since the crimes can vary, so can bail. For the simple assault example, you may be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor, which comes with a bail of up to $250. On the other hand, with aggravated assault, you may be charged with a third-degree felony and a bail of up to $10,000.
No one wants to get arrested, but it happens all the time, even if you aren't actually guilty. Luckily, even for some of the more serious crimes, you can be released on bail. Unfortunately, bail can be expensive. Bail bond agents, however, offer surety bonds to make the bail process more affordable. Bail bondsman are your remedy for obtaining a bail bond release when your financial situation would otherwise prevent you or your loved one from being released from custody. If you would like to know more, contact us at Brad's Bail Bonds today. If you need a Pasco Bail Bondsman 24/7 contact us we are also located directly across from the Pasco County Jail.
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Address: 9907 Land O Lakes Blvd Land O Lakes, Florida 34639 United States
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