In some situations, the defendant is wealthy or has a wealthy relative or friend who can cover the entire cost of bail after the initial arrest and arraignment. In such a situation, the defendant can bail him or herself out of jail and be the lone cosigner. However, this is an all-cash bail, meaning the entire amount has to be available on hand in cash when the arrest is made in order for the defendant to be released. The typical bail amount is set quite high by judges, especially when the crime is serious. This is precisely why most defendants cannot cover the entire amount of the bail on their own without the assistance of A Way Out Bail Bonds.