TX Bounty Hunter Indicted on Felony Assault Charge

A Waco, Texas bounty hunter was recently found guilty on enhanced aggravated assault charges, a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. Dale “Cowboy” Cobb was found guilty after an October 2006 incident where he assaulted James Callahan, who had missed his court date. According to Cobb, Callahan attacked his partner Ron Hill, which is when Callahan entered the melee. Callahan was left with several face fractures, and his injuries required extensive plastic surgery.  Read More →

60 Minutes to a Better Bail Site

Adam Camras, co-founder of AboutBail.com, presented “60 Minutes to a Better Bail Site” at the PBUS 2009 Winter Convention.  When creating a website for your bail agency, ask yourself the following questions: Did you register your web domain in your name? Did you register all the extensions (.com, .us, .info, .net, .biz)? Do you have your phone number at the top of every page with a call to action, such as “Call now for a free consultation”? Do you have a page that talks about your services? Does your website make it clear... Read more

MBAA Continuing Education

The Mississippi Bail Agents Association is holding a Continuing Education class on February 23rd, 2009 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. According the the Mississippi Bail Agents Association, Mississippi bail agents need eight hours of continuing education a year.  Class information can be found on the MBAA website, along with a printable registration form.  Read More →

CBAA Continuing Education

The California Bail Agents Association is holding a prelicensing class February 22nd - 23rd, 2009.  This event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sacramento, California. For more information about this education opportunity, visit the CBAA website.  Read More →

Bondmsan Puts Bounty on Armstrong’s Missing Bike

Brian Montano, a bail agent in Sacramento, California, has put up a $1,000 reward for anyone who returns Lance Armstrong’s stolen bicycle to his Atlantis Bail Bonds office.  Armstrong’s bike was stolen from a truck parked outside a Sacramento hotel.  Montano has said he has put the reward up because he “just wants to clear this ordeal up for Sacramento.”  Armstrong was in town for the annual Tour of California bike race.  Read More →

One Message, Thousands of Voices

Why Every Bail Bond Agent Should be an Association Member When Linda Braswell started working in the bail industry, more than 35 years ago, she became the youngest female bail agent ever licensed in the state of Florida. At that time there were very few women in the profession, and the industry’s image was what she described as “much seedier.” Braswell knew she wanted to make a difference, and that knowledge would be the key. “I wanted to know all I could,” said Braswell. “Local, state and national associations are about information... Read more

Accused California Bondsman Passes Away

California bondsman Joaquin Cruz, accused of extorting money, has passed away from pancreatic cancer. He died before going to trial to face charges. Cruz’s attorney Arturo Revelo tried to get Cruz released from jail because of health reasons and has accused the system of killing his client by not providing good medical treatment. Revelo has now filed to have the charges against Cruz dropped. Cruz faced charges of false imprisonment, embezzlement and extortion. Five others involved with Cruz, including his wife, still face the felony charges.  Read More →

PBUS Winter Convention 2009

Join the Professional Bail Agents of the United States February 16-19 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2009 Winter Conference and Membership Meeting. Click here for more information about this event, including registration information.  Read More →

Local San Diego Legend Passes Away

George “King” Stahlman, a San Diego bail agent for over 60 years, passed away on Friday, February 13th.  Stahlman was 85.  A well-known figure in the San Diego area, Stahlman held the oldest bail bond license in the state.  According to his family, his motto was, “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise” - a good motto for any bail agent.  Read More →

SCBAA Continuing Education Course

The South Carolina Bail Agents Association is offering a Continuing Education Course on February 12th.  The class will be held at the Hampton Inn in Rock Hill, South Carolina. For more information, visit the SCBAA website.  Read More →

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