Nanovic Law Offices

Phone Numbers:

(570) 325-2774 - Main Phone

Address:

57 Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Description:

The mission of our firm is to provide the best client service possible to those individuals and organizations we represent in Carbon county and throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. A top priority is to provide proactive legal advice. By that we mean, provide the best legal counseling possible so our clients - individuals, businesses and other organizations - to avoid legal difficulties. In this way, legal costs can be minimized through preventative measures. When legal problems do occur, we will represent your interests to the best of our ability. This commitment is shared by our professional staff of paralegals and secretaries. Beginning in June 2014, we will be adding a new feature to our web site. Under the tab "News & Articles" we will provide our visitors with timely news and articles we think will be of interest to them. These will be of a non-technical nature and nothing in them should be considered as the rendering of legal advice. Rather it is intended to give our visitors a closer look at us, who we are, how we think and express ourselves, and how we have served the legal needs of the community these past 60 years. Visitors are invited to email and comment or submit questions and if and when appropriate we will attempt to address them in this format. For over forty years, the firm has provided legal services to clients throughout Pennsylvania while maintaining the principles and traditions of excellence and commitment of the law, family and community. As a family law firm, our mission is to take each client's personal and business problem as seriously as if it were our family's problem.

What is a bail hearing?

After a defendant is arrested, a bail hearing is scheduled to determine if the defendant is a flight risk and to set the amount of his or her bail or deny the bail and bonds altogether if the defendant is deemed a flight risk.

How long after an arrest does it take to set bail?

States have laws that specify when a bail hearing must take place after an arrest. For most states, the hearing must be held 48 to 72 hours after the arrest – but weekends and holidays will not count towards this time.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a contractual guarantee, issued by a licensed bail bond agent, between the agent the defendant and the court, that promises the court the full bail payment if the defendant does not show up for his or her scheduled court hearing.

How quickly can a bail bond be issued?

Once defendants have received a bail amount at their bail hearing, and contacted a bail bond service, the bail and bonds are usually accomplished within 24 hours of the bail hearing.

What is the cost of a bail bond?

States set the fee for a bail bond, and in most states, the fee is 10 percent of the total bail. This fee is paid to the bond agent for the bond service, and it is a non-refundable fee.

Are there any alternatives to a bail bond?

Yes. Defendants may pay the full price of the bail, opt for a property bond or try to gain a release through their own recognizance.

What if a defendant cannot afford a bail bond?

Defendants who cannot afford a bail bond can try for a release on their own recognizance, search for a bail bond agent who offers a payment plan, or remain in jail until their court hearing.

What happens if a defendant flees?

If a defendant flees the full amount of the bail is due, the defendant will be charged with costs associated with their recovery and the amount of the bail is forever forfeit even after the defendant is recovered.

What type of collateral can be used for a bail bond?

Almost anything of value can be used as collateral for a bail bond, including retirement or private savings, property, or personal items of value such as jewelry or antique collections that belong to the defendant or to family members or friends who accept responsibility for the collateral.

When does the bail bond end?

The process for bail and bonds ends when defendants appear for their court hearing. Regardless of the outcome of their hearing, as long as they show up, the bonds are terminated.