Factors considered include the seriousness of the charges, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and their financial situation. Pretrial Services Report – The judge may also review a report that the pretrial services agency prepares.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Once bail has been set, the defendant or a third party can post the bail to secure the defendant's release from custody. If the defendant cannot afford to post bail, they may seek the assistance of a bail bondsman.