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What is a life sentence? Can someone get multiple life sentences? Can a minor get a life sentence? What is life with vs without parole? We answer these questions and more in this article.

If you are looking to visit someone in jail in Salt Lake county there are a few things you should know beforehand. We've compiled a list of things that will help you have a smoother visit.

If you know someone who has been locked up there is a simple process you can take to get them out of jail fast. Sportsman's Bail Bonds is one of the highest rated bail bond companies in Utah!

During this stressful time you may feel bad about wanting to save money, but don't! There are bail bond companies that will take advantage of you. Take some time to research and find one who will be concerned about your well being and not just their profits.

Curious about what a bail bond is and why we have them? We have some great information about where we get the right for bail and what protections the Constitution provides us.

If you are posting bail for a loved one, there are a few things the bail agent will need to be able to help you. For the quickest release time, have these things ready when calling us.

Having a loved one in jail can be a heartbreaking situation. While there are a number of ways you can communicate with an inmate, strict regulations can make contacting an inmate somewhat difficult. Sometimes you can stop by for a personal visit if he or she is booked in a local prison. Other times, in situations where distance is an issue (like being out-of-state), writing a letter or giving a phone call are alternative methods for communicating with your loved one.

So you want to be a bounty hunter aye? This career is not for the faint of heart. This position is considered dangerous due to the unpredictability of criminals and the possibility of violence, and yet . . . this is also one of the most thrill-seeking careers out there. Let’s see what it takes to become a bounty hunter.

When a person’s bail is posted, the court system will keep the amount until either the court case is resolved or the defendant fails to appear in court. A person can pay the court directly for the full bail amount by providing a cash bail bond, or by hiring a bail at the expense of a 10% premium.

Being wrongfully accused of a crime that you didn’t commit can certainly bring a wave of mental and emotional trauma to your life, especially if you had to pay a high price for your bail bond amount set by the judge. So what happens when you’re proven innocent? Do you get your bail money back? Are you given a refund? To answer this in short . . . it depends.