In the car with my best friend. She got pulled over found out I she had a warrant, and at the time didn't have proof of insurance in her car. Nightmare of a situation. She's didn't go to jail, mysteriously, they let her off with a warning, but she wants me to drive her to court in the morning, because she thinks she's going to jail. If she is, how much is her bail...or is this not a jail situation? What is going to happen? I feel bad for her...cuz she's really struggling right now...how much cash should I bring to help her out?
2007-03-13 18:53:50 · 12 answers · asked by Crissy C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If the cop didn't take her right then and there, her charge must not be that serious.
More than likely, you will not need any money for her bail, because she won't be booked.
The judge will probably just give her instructions and a time limit to fix her situation.
Don't worry and trust me, I've been there.
2007-03-13 19:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by emaaaazing! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 03:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bail amount is really not a set amount, it is up to the judge how much the bail is. However the general rule is 10% cash if you go through a bail bondsman. After she goes to court, if she has bail set you can go to the court of clerks they can give you a list of bail bondsman to call. All you will need then is 10% cash or collateral, like a car, house, etc. Usually they will allow her time to make bail before she goes to county. If she has a good car they will probably accept it as collateral. Bail is just a monetary promise to appear for your court dates. Hope this helps.
2007-03-13 19:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by elacledus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no bail when you get convicted of driving with a suspended license. Your friend will probably get a fine and maybe some community service or a short stay in jail. Just make sure she brings proof of her insurance if she has some so that part will get dismissed.
2007-03-13 18:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by nevyn55025 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the officer give her a ticket? Why is she going to court if the officer released her with only a warning? If she has a warrant, she needs to get that taken care of. If you are wanting to bail her out, you will need to contact the court clerk's office and find out what the bond amount is on the warrant. As for her suspended license, as long as she doesn't drive, she can't be arrested. She does, however, need to get that taken care of as well. That will require reinstatement fees. You'll have to contact your DPS or DMV office to find out about that.
*note* There is usually a set bond for driving with a suspended license. The amount is different depending on where you are arrested for it.
2007-03-13 19:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by AintSkeered 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No telling but a warrant carries the original fine plus court costs, if she failed to appear on the original charge at all there will be a second warrant for failing to appear which has an additional fine and court costs. It was probably just one warrant and her record is otherwise clean is why she was given a break - taking care of it will solve all her problems. I wouldn't show up in the courthouse either, call and make payment arrangements first. They may hook her up and take your money to get her out.
2007-03-13 21:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she could go to jail if she is driving on a suspended liscense and has a warrant out.I don't know how much for bail maybe $500.00 but she could spend one month - three in jail.A friend of mine drove without a lisense and didn't pay fines and they put out a warrant for his arrest he spent time in jail.
2007-03-13 19:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by primamaria04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont help her out... Let her deal with the situation herself. If you bail her out than she wont learn her lesson. You think she is struggling... But she is really doing anything to help her situation.
If she knew she had a warrant for her arrest, then just let her deal with the situation herself. She didnt take care of it herself. I know way too many people who got bailed out and they didnt learn anything, the next day they were breaking the same laws and doing the same crap....
2007-03-13 19:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving with a suspended license doesn't mean jail time, but whether or not she gets tossed in the slammer depends on what the outstanding warrant was for.
2007-03-13 18:59:22 · answer #9 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she does go to jail and you can bail her out...chances are you will have PLENTY of time to go to the bank and get money before she is even able to be released. Most likely you will be spending the entire day waiting..........
2007-03-13 18:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by Jason S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋