Bond Hearings Explained + The Wildest Revenge Plot We've Ever Seen | You're Free to Go
What happens immediately after someone gets arrested? In this episode of You're Free to Go, criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik break down one of the most important parts of the criminal justice system: bonds, bail, bondsmen, and pretrial release.
The attorneys explain how bail bonds work in state and federal court, the differences between cash bonds, surety bonds, property bonds, and signature bonds, and what factors judges consider when deciding whether someone should be released from jail.
Then the conversation shifts to some truly unforgettable real-life cases from their careers. Mark shares a shocking story involving a disgruntled ex-lover, explicit photos, and a legal loophole that resulted in what may have been the "perfect crime." Guy follows with a tragic case involving a company holiday party, a fatal train accident, and an investigation that revealed the truth behind what police initially believed was a suicide.
Topics include:
* How bail bonds and bondsmen work
* Federal vs. state court bond hearings
* Cash bonds, property bonds, and signature bonds
* What happens when a defendant skips court
* The risks of office holiday parties and alcohol liability
* Revenge, privacy, and criminal investigations
* Real-world cases from decades of criminal defense experience
If you've ever wondered what happens after an arrest—or want to hear some of the most unbelievable stories from inside the legal system—this episode is for you.
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