United Bail of America, LLC

02/20/2019

District Attorneys Across The Country Object to Bail Reform: https://www.unitedbailofamerica.org/blog/2019/2/19/district-attorneys-across-the-country-object-to-bail-reform

01/24/2019

or a get out of jail free card? We take a look at New Jersey's first year under the Bail Reform Act of 2017:

A Look at New Jersey’s Attempt at Bail Reform   New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act of 2017 is a perfect example of how ineffective and dangerous bail reform can be. The New Jersey Bail Reform Act of 2017 eliminated the use of cash bail for most crimes across the state, allowing judges to re

11/27/2018

Share Your Voice! UBA Agents Mel Thacker and Randy Cauthen share sat down with us to share their stories and thoughts on recent bail reform legislation:

United Bail of America was created to give members a voice in the continuing national discourse on criminal justice reform. UBA members Mel Thacker (Big Trouble Bail Bonds, FL) and Randy Cauthen (Bost Bail Bonds, NC) both have more than 30 years of experi

11/19/2018

The Fifth Circuit Court (TX) joins other high courts across the country and rules money bail constitutional:

Today the Fifth Circuit ruled in the case of O’Donnel v. Harris County that “bail is not purely defined by what the detainee can afford.” Meaning, that if the procedures for review of bail are adequate any bail schedule is constitutional, regardless of a detainee’s ability to pay. Harris Cou...

11/15/2018

Both New Mexico gubernatorial candidates on bail reform: "It's not working."

In the latest installment of KOB 4's Vote 4 NM series, Chris Ramirez get insight into whether political and judicial leaders believe New Mexico should undergo bail reform, again. 

10/23/2018

United Bail of America Supports Ron DeSantis for Florida Governor: https://www.unitedbailofamerica.org/press-releases/2018/10/23/united-bail-of-america-supports-ron-desantis-for-florida-governor

10/22/2018

New Mexico District Attorney John Sugg knows that doesn't keep communities safe: “During the last year, I have seen child pornographers, rapists, child molesters, armed robbers, and killers walk out of jails across the state after the prosecution had presented up to four hours of testimony regarding the dangerousness of a defendant." https://www.ruidosonews.com/story/news/local/community/2018/10/15/prosecutor-urges-public-demand-change-bail-rules/1647948002/

10/10/2018

High-level federal courts have upheld bail as constitutional time and time again. Learn why: https://www.unitedbailofamerica.org/blog/2018/10/10/ruling-bail-is-constitutional

10/01/2018

When reformers hold New Jersey up as an example of successful they don't to tell you about the state's failures to protect their citizens. In a single day, 23 of 24 child sexual predators caught in Toms River, NJ were released under bail reform laws:

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09/26/2018

NPR Fails to Provide a Balanced Perspective on Bail Reform

NPR’s Melissa Block and her editors failed to acknowledge or respond when United Bail of America reached out to present balance in the form of a Letter to the Editor: https://www.unitedbailofamerica.org/blog/2018/9/26/npr-fails-to-provide-a-balanced-perspective-on-bail-reform