So, The Police Have Rearrested You? It Goes Without Saying That It Could Complicate More Than Your Existing Criminal Case.

So, the police have rearrested you while on bail? Well, that will definitely complicate your ongoing legal issues. Worse, if police charge you new charges unrelated to your previous arrest.

Impact on Original Bail:

The odds of remaining out on bail for your original charges increase if you use the same bail bondsman. They can also arrange it so you only have to post bail for the new charges.

Florida law allows bail bondsmen to surrender a defendant’s previous bonds in the event the defendant is rearrested. Florida law considers this is a violation of their original bail bond conditions.

A new bond must be posted for each previous charge in addition to a bond for the new charges. Florida law requires new bond be posted for the new charges. Hence, you or your indemnitor will have to repost the surrendered bonds. This is also in addition to any new bond premium fees for the new bonds.

Some unscrupulous bail companies surrender their clients’ bonds as soon as they’re notified of a client’s rearrest. They do this in order to collect additional premium fees and generate greater revenue. Yes, this is entirely legal in Florida. 

Bail Hearings:

Many charges have set bail amounts attached to them. 

A judge takes several factors into consideration when determining bail. These include the defendant’s past criminal history.

A judge may also raise or lower existing bail amounts during bond court.

Police Rearresting You Brings Serious Consequences

Facing rearrest introduces multiple serious consequences that could affect your future if not properly handled:

1. Additional Charges: You could face new charges depending on the circumstances of your arrest. These new charges could complicate your legal situation further.

2. Impact on Defense Strategy: Your attorney may also need to file additional motions and take dispositions. In addition to conducting more legal research to craft the best defense for your case. However, such legal maneuvers require lots of time and dedication. Thus, an increase in your legal bill. 

3. Employment: When you don’t show up for work it is synonymous with subpar job performance. This could result in your termination. Although, being arrested is very different from actually being convicted, not all employers share this view. Some companies even have morality clauses built into employees’ contracts and/or company policies. This means that merely being arrested or investigated by law enforcement is grounds for termination.