Arrested? You Don't Necessarily Have To Lose Your Job
If there was ever a time when bringing in income is important, it's after an arrest. Those arrested can experience a wide variety of thoughts and concerns, and losing a job because of being in jail is one of the most pressing. Read on to find out what to do to lessen the chances that a trip to jail won't send you to the unemployment office.
Don't Be a No-Call No-Show
You can be fired for not appearing at work for many jobs, so it's vital that you preserve your job by calling in if you can. While things can work differently at jails depending on the location, the old myth about "one phone call" is just that, a myth. As long as you can keep it short, you can and should make several phone calls. Be sure you call a loved one or a friend that will bail you out, a lawyer, and your place of employment. Be aware, however, that if you have to use the jail phone, it might come with a recording that gives away your location and ruins your chances to play sick for the day. You might want to have a loved one make that call and then follow up later when you are able.
Keep Your Absence From Work Short
It's vital that you get bailed out as soon as possible. Bail bond agencies often work quickly and are far less expensive than paying the full bail cost. You must know your charges and the amount of your bail before you arrange for a bonding agent to bail you out, though. The amount of time it takes to gain your freedom depends on how fast your loved one or friend is able to arrange for your bail. You can also phone a bail bond company yourself. No matter who arranges for bail, be sure to follow up with a call to the bonding agent to ensure that things are proceeding in the direction of freedom from jail.
Weekends, Holidays, After-hours Bail
Most bail bonding agencies operate 24/7, every day of the year. They might not answer calls personally in the middle of the night or on Christmas day, but they will check their messages and respond as soon as they can.
In many cases, those arrested on the weekend are bailed out in time to appear for work on Monday morning as if nothing ever happened.
For more information, contact a bail bond company.
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