Thanksgiving evening-A friend went to jail for a P.I. Sat there for 4 days. I bonded him out on the following Sunday 500.00 bond-using a camera as collateral and I owed them 125.00 to get my camera back. Today I went down to the bonds office, and found out he had a previous bond with them from 2007 for D.W.I-- They are now saying I am responsible for that bond as well and will not give my camera back unless I pay the entire amount "he" owes. Even though, I did NOT know him then and I certainly did NOT sign as the guarenteer on the previous bond. What can I do? Is this legal?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is an old question so you might have already settled the matter but you are right to be angry. You did not take on all of that man's bills. You should put your demand in writing and deliver it to them, advising that you have a few more steps you intend to take if they do not return the camera including (1) reporting them to the bail bond board in your county, (2) reporting them to the sheriff's department in your county (as a criminal accusation of theft), (3) reporting them to the BBB, (4) writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, (5) suing them in small claims court (if it is worth it.)
Most sheriff's departments really do not like bail bonding companies and would be helpful in bringing theft charges. And, the bail bond report is another great way to get help as they have more than just bonding people on the board.
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