In an opinion column published in The Tennessean, concerns are raised by Tennessee House District 54 Rep. Vincent Dixie about Amendment 1, which would expand the categories of offenses for which judges could deny bail before trial. The op-ed warns that the potential costs of increased pretrial detention, including
In this installment of Bail in the Midwest Analysis, commentator Shane Rolf examines Tennessee Amendment 1 through the broader question of what happens when constitutional rights are surrendered in the name of public safety. Rolf traces the changing understanding of the right to bail, noting that while the federal Constitution
In this episode of the Bail in the Midwest podcast, host Shane Rolf speaks with Vincent Dixie, Tennessee State Representative for Nashville’s 54th District and a bail bondsman, about Tennessee’s proposed Amendment 1 and the changes it would make to the state’s constitutional provisions governing bail. Dixie
On the Bail in the Midwest podcast, Shane Rolf sits down with Anne Marie Schubert, former Sacramento County District Attorney, for a wide-ranging discussion about what has happened to California’s criminal justice system – and where it may be headed. Drawing on decades of experience as a prosecutor and
The Secure Family Podcast host Andy Murphy speaks with David Stuckman, president of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States about what families should expect after a loved one is arrested. Stuckman explains the jail intake and bail process, typical bail-bond costs, the role of the bondsman in
This episode of the Oklahoma Memo podcast examines a growing scam in which criminals contact family members of people who are actually – or supposedly – in jail and falsely claim they can arrange their release through an ankle monitor or other program in exchange for immediate payment. Oklahoma Bondsmen Association President
This Oklahoma Watch article examines how dramatically bail requirements can differ across Oklahoma counties, sometimes for identical charges. The piece highlights how a person’s ability to secure release before trial may depend more on where they are arrested than on the offense itself, with some counties offering low scheduled
In this episode of the FAKD Media Podcast, David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States, discusses the alarming rise of fake jail emergency scams and how criminals are using artificial intelligence, voice cloning, caller ID spoofing and social media research to exploit families – particularly elderly
Nicole Martinez, president of the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties (CAPS), joined the KRDO Morning News (KRDO-AM & FM in Colorado Springs, CO) to warn listeners about a growing wave of scams targeting families with loved ones in custody. Martinez explained that scammers use publicly available arrest information, impersonate
In this episode of the Bail in the Midwest podcast, host Shane Rolf speaks with Mike Solan, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, former president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, and candidate for the Pierce County (Washington) Council. Drawing on his experience during the turbulent years following 2020, Solan
This story from The Oklahoman examines a troubling rise in sophisticated scams targeting the families of recently arrested individuals. Using real-life examples, including a retiree who lost $2,500 after receiving a convincing call from someone posing as a jail official, the article explains how scammers exploit public arrest
Tulsa World reports that bail bond scams have become far more sophisticated, with scammers using personal information, spoofed phone numbers, and even artificial intelligence to convince family members of recently arrested individuals to send money through payment apps such as Cash App, PayPal, and Apple Cash. The article highlights several