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Bail Blotter: Prosecutors Do Not Support Bail Bond Reform

February 01, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Prosecutors and a police organization object to proposed bail reform in Washington, and a Wichita bounty hunter was wounded in a shooting this week. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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What Bail Agents Can Expect at PBUS 2012 - Las Vegas

January 31, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail agents will be heading to Las Vegas for the PBUS winter conference. Educational seminars, board elections and networking round out the schedule.

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Hot Topics on the AboutBail Facebook Fanpage

January 31, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

It’s going to be an active month for bail agents on the Official AboutBail Facebook Fanpage. We’re devoting the entire month of February to hot topics like pre-trial release, fugitive recovery, and local search.

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Grow Your Bail Bond Agency in 2012

January 30, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

It's time to take advantage of opportunities to grow your bail bond business in 2012. Local search marketing, reinforcing your brand, and setting business goals can help you be prosperous in the new year.

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Bail Blotter: Bondsman Convicted of Racketeering

January 25, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Alleged gang leader Joseph Gustafson Sr. was convicted of racketeering, and a Louisiana bondsman received information regarding a mayoral staffer's alleged sexual assault on a woman. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: Grown-Up Game of Cops with Bondsman Badge Gets Man in Legal Trouble

January 18, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

A Bail Bondsman Enforcement Badge and BB guns get men in trouble, and a Minneapolis bail bond business run by a former Hell's Angel was allegedly a front for gang activity. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Benefits of Listing Your Bail Bond Agency in Multiple Directories

January 16, 2012  |  by Trent Carlyle

This year, local search optimization is going to be very important for all companies that offer location-based services. To help you get more familiar with local search, here is a summary of directory listings and why you need …

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10 Ways to Get Your Bail Agency Involved in the Community

January 15, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

Whether you want to get more clients, help push for legislation changes, or garner positive media attention for the bail industry, getting involved in the community is a great place to start. If you’re not sure how to get start …

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Bail Blotter: Man Commits Suicide to Avoid Bondsmen

January 10, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

An Arkansas man commits suicide with bondsmen in other room while Texas county reviews forms it will require bondsmen to submit. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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LinkedIn vs. Yahoo: Which Bail Group Should You Join?

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

As a niche market, bail professionals may have difficulty finding online communities specific to the industry. Fortunately, AboutBail hosts two online groups just for bail agents: The Bail Bond Professionals LinkedIn Group and …

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Highest Bail Amounts of 2011

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

With the year coming to a close, AboutBail compiled a list of the largest bail amounts of 2011. A variety of individuals are on the list, including a babysitter, a gang member, a pediatrician and the former head of the Internat …

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Bail Blotter: Dallas County May Reform Bail System

January 03, 2012  |  by AboutBail Staff

After stories regarding bail bond forfeitures and questionable property valuation, Dallas County may be revamping their bail bond system. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: High Bail Set in Rape Case

December 27, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail was set in the millions for the suspect in a rape case in California. Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bail Blotter: Working for Bondsmen or Being Punished for Whistleblowing?

December 20, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Was former Public Defender's dismissal retaliatory or was he misusing workplace database? Read this and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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8 Bail Agent Resolution Tips for the New Year

December 19, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

New Year’s Eve and 2012 is approaching quickly, and with it the time to set business resolutions for your bail agency. A new year brings the chance to start fresh and make some changes, but sometimes resolutions turn into empty …

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Most Popular Bail News of 2011

December 19, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

The end of the year is coming to a quick close and there's been plenty of news and controversy in the bail bond community. To celebrate the end of the year, we decided to give you a list of the Most Popular Bail News of 2011.

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Bail Blotter: Bail Doubled In Domestic Violence Case

December 14, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Bail was doubled in a Connecticut domestic violence case. Read this story and more in this week's Bail Blotter.

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Bondsmen Search for Electronic Monitoring Escapee

December 07, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

HORRY COUNTY, SC -- While experts say that it happens rarely, a man has removed his electronic monitoring device. The whereabouts of Kashief Spain are unknown and police are still searching for him.

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Bondsman Sued for Theft

December 07, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

LIMA, OH -- Esther Wangler is suing bondsman Darryl Ables, claiming that the bondsman took advantage of her grief following the arrest of Wangler’s husband, Mark Wangler.

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Fake Bondsman Should Face Accusers

December 07, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

RIDGELAND, SC -- Henry Roldan is accused of posing as a bondsman and has been charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses. Accusers claim that Roldan claimed to be a bondsman and so defrauded them out of money based on t …

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Questions About the Re-arrest System for Bondsmen

December 07, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

DALLAS, TX -- A recent editorial in the Dallas News noted that the Dallas County bail system needs to be revamped so that claims made by bondsmen and others must be verified. There have been a number of news stories in recent m …

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Getting Bail Agent Reviews and Referrals

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

It’s a well-known fact that word-of-mouth advertising is one of the most effective forms of advertising. Whether you want powerful testimonials, referrals or social media followers, it’s important to have a word-of-mouth marketing plan

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Networking: A Powerful Bail Agent Marketing Tool

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Whether you are introduced to someone new at a holiday party or while volunteering at a canned food drive, face-to-face meetings can be the perfect opportunity to market your bail agency.

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10 Phone Etiquette Mistakes Your Bail Agency Should Avoid

December 06, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

Answering and making calls is an important element of business, and every bail bond agency should understand that they are judged by their phone etiquette. It may seem basic, but it is absolutely crucial that you put your best …

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Bondsmen Would Benefit from Opposed Bail Changes

December 05, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

SEDGWICK COUNTY, KS -- Members belonging to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council have expressed their objections to proposed changes to the bail system.

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Pre-Trial Program Gets Law Enforcement Support

December 05, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

SARASOTA, FL -- A bill was introduced in the Florida House of Representatives last year to curb the Pretrial Release Program present in 28 counties in Florida. The program allows for those accused of some crimes to be released …

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Bail Bond Forfeiture in Florida

December 05, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- According to one local bondsman, at any time there are about 40 skips being sought by bondsmen in Volusia County for skipping a court date. Tracking down defendants who have missed a court date can be a dan …

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Bondsman Weighs in on Pre-Trial Services

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

GRAND JUNCTION, CO -- Bob Cunningham of Mr. C's Bail Bonds has written to a local newspaper about Mesa County Pre-Trial services. According to the letter, the system cost $250,000 to set up and the program has already requested …

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Wife, Bondsman Seek Missing Fugitive

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

WINCHESTER, VA -- Samuel Abrell is a fugitive, wanted on outstanding warrants. His bondsman (from Backus Bailbonding) is looking for him, but so is his wife, Dora Abrell, who needs to find her estranged husband in order to comp …

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Bondsman Notes That New Defendants Have Trouble with Bonds

November 21, 2011  |  by AboutBail Staff

HELENA, MT -- John Willoughby of Bad Boy Bail Bonds in Helena recently spoke to the media about his work as a bondsman. He notes that he got into the industry because he wanted to help good people who found themselves in diffic …

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