What is the Real Story Behind 10 Percent Bonds?

Bail in the Midwest

Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Mike Whitlock, Executive Vice President and Partner of American Surety Company to discuss the issue of 10 percent bonds. This controversial issue concerns attempts from bail reform advocates to prevent bondsmen from accepting less than 10 percent of the total bail amount. They have argued that doing so in the past has contributed to the increase in crime across America -- a position unsubstantiated by any statistics to date. Listen in to learn the real story behind this controversial issue.