Friday, September 24, 2010

New York Bail Bonds Company Owner Sentenced


Earlier this week, New York bail bondsman George Zouvelos, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on weapons charges. The owner of Spartan Bail Bonds agency he received 10 days of community services after being arrested in connection with a fight outside one of his offices.

The scuffle allegedly involved Mr. Zouvelos hitting a victim in the head with a handgun. Furthermore, the bail bondsman was said to not be licensed to have the gun.

After initially facing multiple counts including assault and other charges, he was allowed to plead down to obstruction of government administration and 4th degree weapons possession of an unloaded shotgun.

After reviewing the case both the presiding judge and District Attorney agreed to the misdemeanor plea. With the misdemeanor plea preserved his .

As a misdemeanor offender, Zouvelos whose bail bonds agency has multiple locations in New York will be allowed to continue operating as a bail bondsman in the Empire State.