January 2009
1 post
“When I look in the mirror, I’d rather be studly than sexy. Matt Lauer can...”
– Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman speaks to Esquire.
December 2008
2 posts
Top 10 stupidest laws you may encounter abroad -... →
robot-heart:
9. Hong Kong - A woman is legally allowed to kill her cheating husband, only if she uses her bare hands. The husband’s lover however may be killed in any manner desired.
O_O
5. Scotland - It is illegal to be a drunk while in possession of a cow.
November 2008
30 posts
Juror asks Facebook: "Guilty or not guilty?" →
notthatkindagay:
meltinyourmouth:
…rather than make her own mind up about the case [child abduction and sexual assault], she posted a poll on her Facebook account saying, “I don’t know which way to go, so I’m holding a poll.”
sure, why not? i like the facebook screen shots in this article. (in prison)
Michigan Man Charged with Possession of Coke... →
Our genius of the day…
McConaughey Will NOT Be Magnum P.I.
investigators:
That’s right. McConaughey, despite earlier rumors that would suggest otherwise, will NOT be starring in the Magnum P.I. remake. Despite his glorious cinematic masterpieces such as Failure to Launch and Dazed and Confused, the producer of the Magnum PI remake, Brian Grazer, has talked down any chances of McConaughey reprising Tom Selleck’s role. Grazer has said, however, that he...
Over 2200 Fugitives Turn Themselves in in New... →
Fugitive Safe Surrender allows nonviolent fugitives to turn themselves in, with the promise of favorable treatment in return.
A New Issue of the Bail Report is Out! →
“Then he (warden) will stand behind your head and ask you if you have a last...”
– My Execution: Seen through the Killer’s Eyes
Re: Your last statement before execution.
My Execution: Seen Through the Eyes of a Killer →
Spooky recount of what it’s like on the way to be put to death in Texas, by a prisoner who got a stay of execution two hours before he was supposed to be killed.
Driver Denied Bail as "Substantial Risk to the... →
So here’s the debate: should you deny bail based on a person’s risk to the community, or their flight risk? Historically/traditionally, bail was only used to guarantee that a person will appear at their court date. Should bail also be used as a way to protect a community, even if the person technically isn’t guilty until proven so (even though this particular case is fairly cut...
KANYE DEFENDS HIS ACTIONS THAT LED TO RECENT... →
Prisoner Mails His Way Out of Jail →
Yet another way to get out of jail, at least in Germany!
Prisoner, Too Fat For Cell, Released Early →
One way to get out of jail free…
Florida Prison Population Grows 2x as Fast as... →
processserver:
(via investigators)
Jeez. The headline says it all.
Help Pass the Bail Bond Fairness Act! →
Do your part to pass this important bill!
“I think you have a lack of work ethic. The prosecutor says that your main...”
– Judge Randy Stoker
SHHH... It's a LIBRARY (fundraiser). →
LA GRANGE, Oct. 24 — Somebody called twice to complain twice about loud music at a party on the 100 block of South Seventh Avenue in La Grange, it was reported at 8:04 p.m. Police found it was a fundraiser benefiting a library; the host agreed to turn down the music.
Ex-Socialite Given $1,000,000 Bail →
Faces 175 years in jail…
70 Year Old Woman Has Been Writing Bail for Two... →
“Some of them call me ‘Mama’ because I fuss at them like a mother would.” - Sarah Kolarik
Bail Bondsman's Killer Gets 50 Years →
Does Pop Culture Influence Violent Crimes? →
It’s an issue social scientists have been debating for decades. Some say obsession with fictional serial killers can trigger criminal behaviour, giving delusional individuals a twisted sense of power. Others say blaming Hollywood is a cop-out.
Warrent Out for Mos Def's Arrest →
If he needs a Vegas bondsman…
New Poll! →
Do you use any type of social networking to support your bail agency?
The Bail Report - November 04, 2008 →
A new edition of The Bail Report is out!
“If hardened criminals do not fear the law, they may yet fear their...”
– Eric Helland and Alexander Tabarrok’s study on Public v. Private Law Enforcement
Another closing to another show...
Another closing to another show… PBT has come to an end, and we’re sad to leave San Antone. We met so many great agents here.
October 2008
18 posts
Back in San Antonio for
Back in San Antonio for the Professional Bondsman of Texas state conference! We speak today about marketing effectiveness.
Top 5 Fictional Bounty Hunters
With Dog the Bounty Hunter celebrating his 100th episode of his self-titled hit show, we decided to compile a list of the top five fictional bounty hunters. While Dog Chapman may sometimes seem larger-than-life, these bounty hunters exist in a world of their own.
5. Captain Bragg, Thundercats
While many contribute Captain Bragg’s episode of Thundercats, “The Circus Train,”...
UnbeWEAVEable Arrest By Bounty Hunter →
Bounty Hunter Handcuffs Suspect Stealing Hair Extensions
“We go in like ninjas.”
– dr. Butch Varner, Bounty-Hunting Pastor
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/oct/22/bounty-hunting-pastor-helps-put-people-right-path/
Bounty-hunting pastor helps put people on the... →
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Man Released From Jail Arrested Again in Jail... →
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Bail USA Convention 2008 - San Antonio, TX →
Here’s a link to the presentations we gave at the Bail USA Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Learn how to effectively market your bail business in difficult times, and download a call sheet to effectively track your marketing efforts.
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The Bail Report, October 7, 2008 →
The new Bail Report is out! Read up on the latest news from the bail world. In this issue, bail bondsmen sue counties, break up attempted arm robberies, and are made fun of by the Simpsons. Check it out!
The Bail USA Conference is over, and we’re sad to leave San Antonio and all our new friends. Luckily, we’ll be back in San Antonio in a few weeks for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT) convention!
