Breaking the Law? Here’s How Crimes Mess with Bail Bonds! Oh, the joys of breaking the law! From petty theft to grand larceny, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a good crime. But what happens when the cops catch up with you? Well, my friends, that’s where things get tricky. Especially when it comes to bail bonds. You see, when you’re arrested, you have the option of posting bail. That means you pay a certain amount of money to the court as collateral, with the promise that you’ll show up for all your court appearances. If you don’t show up, the court keeps the money and issues a warrant for your arrest. Simple, right? Well, not quite. If you’re accused of a crime, your bail amount will depend on the severity of the offense. For minor crimes, like shoplifting, the bail might be a few hundred bucks. But for more serious offenses, like murder or armed robbery, the bail can be in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And here’s where things get really interesting. If you can’t afford to post bail on your own, you can turn to a bail bondsman for help. They’ll post the bail for you, in exchange for