What to Do If Someone Asks You to Bail Him Out of Jail

If someone asks you to bail him out of jail, the first thing you must do is figure out whether the person is really worthy of help. While it is normal for anyone to be feel doubtful when ask for help in matters like this, it would still do good for people like us to give away some reminders to keep you aware and alert just in case someone tries to use you. You know, bailing someone out of jail just because of compassion may not always be a good idea. Here are a few important aspects you should carefully consider before helping anyone avoid jail time:
Previous Criminal Record of the Defendant

Our legal system is quite odd sometimes because it allows us to have an idea about someone’s relationship with the law based on the amount of bail he is required to put up as a guarantee for temporary liberty. But it can be helpful to people like you who just want to help another in his time of need. Good people don’t deserve to be used or abused.
If the person who wants your help was arrested for a minor offense yet the court wants him to post bail in the thousands, you better stay away from that case because for sure it is not the first time that person has been arrested or jailed.

Defendant’s Commitment to Heed Bail Conditions
The mere act of bailing someone out jail is not just a simple show of compassion. It means that you and the bail bond company you’re working with are putting a great deal of faith and trust on the person you’re trying to help. You are actually putting money up together with some collateral perhaps to obtain the person’s release. But you must be sure that he will surely appear on all court dates to attend the trial. If the defendant fails to appear in court as required, the court can forfeit the bail bond making the company liable for the bail amount. Being the obligee in this scenario, the bail bond company will surely give you a lot of trouble because his surety is put in a compromising situation.
When you decide to bail someone out of jail, you must make certain that the person you want to help is earnest not only in showing up for all court dates but also in heeding all the bail conditions.

As a word of caution, be sure that before you find a bail bondsman you must be sure to know your defendant well and the possible consequences for helping the wrong one — and this includes putting other people’s lives at risk.
