2 Important Things to Know about the Bail Industry

I love cars. You may have noticed this blog is about cars - car loans and car maintenance, but I also write about bail bonds. They're not usually connected, so what's the catch? Well, in my life, both these industries overlap. You see, I've always loved cars, ever since I was a kid. And, I grew up in the bail bond industry. My dad was a bail agent, and I heard all about the business for years. As a result, I inherited his passion for helping people understand the industry. Here are two things I've noticed about the bail industry through the years:

Bail Agents Work 24/7

Many people don't realize just how hard bail agents work. I saw my dad leave the house in the middle of the night after getting a phone call. Someone had been arrested, found his agency's number, and given him a call. It was 1am. That's the kind of commitment you get from a bail agent.

Bail Agents Want to Help

Bail agents really know their industry and bail bonds Denver. My dad was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. He loved to share it with people who had just started dealing with the criminal justice system. After all, why not pass on some of the knowledge?

Take it from Me: Bail Bonds Denver are the Best Way to Get out of Jail

I'm not a bail agent for various reasons, but I still like to keep sharp and see how much I remember about bail bonds, crime, the police, and criminal justice. You see, my dad was one of a kind. He really loved to help people when they needed it most. I never truly understood it, until I was arrested myself - for a petty crime. I was scared - really scared. And, if I was scared and I knew so much about getting out of jail, how much more terrifying is it for someone who doesn't even know what a bail bond is? That's the purpose of this blog. To help people understand just how helpful bail bonds can be, and why bail agents work so hard to help people. Oh, and you'll also hear about cars - because it's something else I love.

Crime Fact vs. Fiction: TV Shows vs. Reality

We all watch crime TV shows - they’re riveting, mysterious, and thrilling. Who doesn’t like to see a horrendous crime solved by a team of forensic experts using clues from a crime scene? If you’re like me, however, you often wonder if real-life forensics can be compared to the CSI we see on TV and in movies. Turns out, they’re actually quite different. Let’s look at a few differences:

CSI vs CSA

“Crime Scene Investigations,” or CSI is the term for the forensics team on television. In real life, it is “Crime Scene Analyst,” or CSA. 

Length of Time

In the movies and TV, it takes a matter of days or even hours to solve a murder or crime. This is simply not true. In fact, most cases take a long time to solve. Sometimes, it can take years or even decades. This doesn’t mean that the job isn’t as important as TV counterparts - crime scene analysts are an essential part of the crime solving process. 

No Interviewing

Often in TV shows, the CSI team is also involved in the interrogation of suspects. Real CS analysts are not allowed to conduct interviews - this is left to the police. 

Gadgets and High-Tech Gear

In movies and on our favorite TV shows, the CSI unit has access to extremely high technology equipment. This isn’t always the case for CS analysts. In reality, local crime labs don’t have the budget for such expensive equipment. 

The CSI Effect

Because so many people watch crime shows, it has created an interesting problem in the courtroom. This is called the “CSI Effect.” This occurs when people in the jury think the prosecution and defense will present DNA or fingerprint evidence on everything. They often expect this kind of information, even when it has no bearing on the case. Not every case involves fingerprint or DNA evidence - unlike TV show crimes.