Washington Amendment May Allow Judges to Deny Bail

OLYMPIA, WA - Earlier this year, the state of Washington began talking about revising its current bailing process. The current Constitution allows judges to deny bail only in death-penalty cases. The proposed amendment would allow judges discretion to deny bail to anyone charged with a crime carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison, the most serious crimes such as murder, rape, armed robbery and assault with a  deadly weapon.  After much controversy and disagreement between the state House and the Senate, the two came to an agreement and... Read more

WA Bondsman Accused of Theft

Ryan Holmes, owner of Holmes Brothers Bail Bonds in Spokane, Washington, was accused of theft stemming from a June 22 incident. Holmes is accused of forcing an indemnitor, Robert Shawen, to pay $6,000 for a forfeited bond after police officers arrested his friend he had bailed out of jail. Holmes then filed a report claiming to have arrested the fugitive with the help of authorities and was refunded the full amount of the bond. Holmes’ bail license is currently suspended.  Read More →