Mother of Missing Girl Gets Bail - Again

ORLANDO, FL - Bail bondsman Tony Padilla, who posted bail for Casey Anthony, the woman arrested after her daughter went missing, announced that Anthony’s bail was rescinded due to new evidence, new charges and increased security concerns. Anthony was brought back to Orange County Jail on new charges in late August after being arrested on check fraud and theft charges. By September 5, Anthony was back home after posting a $500,000 bond for the second time. She has to wear an ankle monitoring device after being charged with child abuse and making false statements to authorities.

Actor Accused of Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend Granted Reduced Bail

LOS ANGELES, CA - Actor Shelley Malil, most famous for his role in the 2005 film The 40 Year-Old Virgin has had his bail reduced by millions. Malil is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times. Originally held on $10 million bail, Malil has seen his bail reduced to $3 million after his attorney argued that the actor is not a flight risk. Malil has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of using a knife and inflicting great bodily injury.

Bounty Hunters Dogged By Image of Glamourous Job

GRAND JUNCTION, CO - Duane “Dog” Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter on A&E is visiting western Colorado, leaving some local bounty hunters talking. Many point out that Chapman glamorizes the bounty hunter lifestyle, and some even claim that he is making the job more dangerous for bondsmen and bounty hunters since fugitives are now more likely to hide or flee with Dog around. Others are trying to help Chapman.

Bail Laws Create Problems

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - The Law Society of New South Wales claims that juvenile detention centers are becoming overcrowded after Australia passed tough new bail laws last year. The new laws make it harder for people to get bail when they are accused of serious crimes. The legislation also makes it harder for people who have committed serious offenses to apply for bail numerous times. As a result, about half of all juvenile prisoners have been denied bail before being convicted in court. The Law Society of New South Wales is asking the government to re-examine the bill.

In the UK, Sparks Fly Over Bail

ABERDEEN, UK - In the UK, the Evening Express has revealed that more than one-in-three crimes in the North-east are being by people who are out on bail. Out of 3,498 crimes investigated by the courts in 2006 and 2007, 1,261 involved people who were out on bail when they committed crimes. Authorities contacted pointed out that new legislation passed in December will impose strict penalties on anyone who breaches bail conditions.