Yes. When you use the services of a bail bondsman you are, in effect, "renting" his services to pay your bond. Whether you are exonerated or not, it is a legitimate debt and you still need to pay the the bail bondsman for the use of his money.
if chages are dropped do need to pay bailbonds still
When charges are dropped then you are free to go
false charges
You can try to negotiate a partial return but it is HIGHLY unlikely. That is exactly how bailbondsmen make their income. They "rent" you the use of their money for a 10% fee. When you are done with "their" money they keep 'your' money as their risk fee.
Talk to your lawyer.
no
If you were taken into custody with the intent to be interrogated then yes, the charges could be dropped.
Sometimes charges can be dropped against someone even after an affidavit has been signed. It will really depend on the charges and city and state.
No
Sometimes.
Yes
If you were charged with a felony assault and the charges were dropped, you do not have a criminal record. The charges can be picked up by the state at a later date.
You cannot drop charges. The state presses and/or drops criminal charges.