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A felony bail bond is a type of surety bond used to secure the release of an accused person from jail while they await trial for a felony offense. Felony bail bonds are typically set at a high amount; posting the entire amount can be hard or impossible for many people. When a person wants to file a bond, the bail bond agent’s role comes into play. A bail bondsman is a licensed professional who offers a financial guarantee, or bond, to the court on behalf of the defendant. The defendant pays a non-refundable fee to the bail bondsman, around 10% of the total bail amount. 

DUI bail bonds are often needed when someone is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). When someone is arrested for DUI, first and foremost they are taken into Police custody and jailed until their court hearing. The local court sets the Bail Bond amount depending on the severity of the DUI offenses. If a defendant can’t afford to pay the full bail amount, they may be eligible for a DUI bond. In most cases, the fee is 10% of the total bail amount.

The severity of a domestic abuse charge in Florida depends on the discretion of the arresting officer and the judge, as well as the testimony of the alleged victim.

Most domestic charges are misdemeanors and can include threats or threatening conduct, misdemeanor assault, or destruction of property. More severe allegations that can result in a felony domestic charge include serious assault, attempted murder, sexual assault or rape, or kidnapping. If enough evidence or testimony is found for a domestic abuse charge, the defendant will normally be given the chance for bail; however, more conditions may exist than a standard bond. 

As the court’s priority is victim protection, the accused may be placed under a restraining order and required to live away from the family home.

Florida has some of the toughest drug laws in the country, and it's common for drug arrestees to spend weeks or months in jail awaiting trial. For any drug charge, you'll want a lawyer and it's much easier to fight the charges on the outside. If you can't pay the bail in cash, a qualified bail bondsman can help with a surety bond – paying the bond for a fee of 10% to be kept by the bondsman.