Jail Information
July 4, 2011 by rahil · Leave a Comment
In the Las Vegas area, we have four main detention facilities. They are the Clark County Detention Center, Las Vegas City Detention Center, North Las Vegas Detention Center, and the Henderson Detention Center. Once you find out a friend or family member is in jail, try to find out the following so we can speed up the process for you:
Which facility they are in
Inmate’s date of birth
Social Security Number of the person in jail.
Inmate ID number
If you don’t have all of the above info, still contact us immediately and we’ll find it out for you!
The jail information below can also be useful.
Clark County Detention Center (702) 671-3900
City of Las Vegas Municipal Jail (702) 229-6460
City of Henderson Municipal Jail (702) 267-4652
North Las Vegas Jail (702) 633-1400
Don’t feel like getting all this info on your own? Relax! Let HERO BAIL BONDS Las Vegas get it done for you! Just dial 702-228-HERO (4376) **
Fundamentals of Las Vegas Bail Bonds…
July 4, 2011 by rahil · Leave a Comment
Although bail works the same in most parts of the country, each individual state regulates its own bail bond industry using its state department/division of insurance. Bail bonds in Las Vegas are thus regulated by the Nevada Division of Insurance under the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.
Folks need bail in Las Vegas for the same reason as anyone across the US does. Posting a bail allows a person to be free from incarceration while preparing their defense and also prevents innocent people from being locked up for no valid reason.
Las Vegas bail bonds work much in the same way as most places in the United States. A judge can set a person’s bail with consideration to factors such as degree of charge’s seriousness, criminal past, and the defendant’s likelihood to skip court. In Las Vegas, many misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies have automatic bail amounts, so often a person can immediately post bail after being booked. If a person then misses a court date, the bail money can be forfeited. On the other hand, if the defendant appears on time to all court dates, bail money is returned regardless of the case’s result.
If someone can’t afford or just doesn’t want to pay the whole bail amount to the jail, they have the option of using a bail bondsman who will put up the entire amount on their behalf. In Nevada, the mandatory fee a bondsman collects for this service is 15% plus court filing fees (typically $40 per charge). A bail bonds company has a financial interest in insuring the defendant’s appearances in court for if the arrestee fails to appear in court, the bail bond can be forfeited and cashed by the court. **
Las Vegas Bail Bonds Basics.…
Although bail bonds work similarly in all parts of the country, we have to admit Las Vegas is a bit unique in several ways. Nevada is unique in that it requires bail agencies to charge customers a 15% premium whereas most states mandate a 10% fee. Keep in mind it is illegal for a company to charge less or more than the required 15% in Nevada. You do not want to deal with a bonding company that will “cut you a deal” and charge less. If they are willing to risk their business existence by breaking the law, how do you think they’ll treat your loved one once they have arresting power over them? It’s no secret that Las Vegas is the #1 gaming and resort destination in the world, so we have quite a bit of diversity here. We thus deal with many locals and tourists alike. Many bail bonds companies may have strict guidelines when dealing with tourists who they feel don’t have strong ties to this community. However, we here at Hero Bail Bonds specialize in easy signature bail bonds for both locals and tourists alike. We make the process of getting out of jail easy for out-of-towners. When you call us, rest assured we work hard, fast, efficiently, and honestly to get your loved one out of jail! **
Selecting an Attorney after completing the bail bonds process
July 4, 2011 by rahil · Leave a Comment
Some of the best advice we can offer is in relation to selecting an attorney…Mainly, select the Las Vegas lawyer that’s right for you in your particular case. We’ve take the time to display some of the best tips for choosing the right attorney. When you or the defendant are stressed out, sometimes important details like this can be overlooked.
First and foremost, select a lawyer who focuses on the Greater Las Vegas area. If the business card doesn’t say area code “702” keep looking! Ask him or her if they have experience in situations like yours. Make sure they have time for you and haven’t overloaded themselves with cases.
Surprisingly former public defenders (who now practice private criminal defense law) can make some of the most efficient attorneys for our clients. Generally, they show great skill and can leverage their sometimes vast experience to your defense.
One of the more obvious pointers is to rely on a personal referral from a friend or family member who had success with a particular law office with a related case. In case you don’t have a personal referral, look to online reviews and testimonials on sites like Google Places, Yelp, Kudzu, etc.
Verifying their Martindale-Hubbell rating can also be effective, but then again, some of the best attorneys do not participate in that rating directory. Remember “AV” is the best rating for ethics while “CV” or “BV” are still indicators of a good rating.
Don’t simply count a lawyer solid if he or she advertises as being “aggressive” or “former Assistant D.A.” It doesn’t count for much. Meet that attorney one on one, and then make your decision. Your attorney needs to make you feel both confident and comfortable. **
