One question that we get asked a lot during the Los Angeles bail bonds process is whether we use ankle bracelet monitoring on clients we release.
The answer: it depends on the situation.
On numerous occasions, we have warned about the potential harm that can come from being the indemnitor, or bail bonds signer, if you do not have a close relationship with the arrestee. We normally recommend that a relative, spouse, or very close friend take on this responsibility, because the released person will be less likely to leave that individual high and dry.
Most people have never been arrested and don’t know what to do after being released on bail bonds. One of the most important things is getting legal counsel to guide you and inform you of options. But there are certain situations where you won’t need a lawyer.
In the wake of the devastating shootings in Aurora, Colorado, 1-800-BAIL-BOND would like to warn readers of this blog to be careful. The world is a dangerous place without maniacs, so take every precaution to prevent an accident from occurring.
The smells of fresh cut grass, BBQs heating up, and coconut tanning oil means one thing: Summer is upon us!
Yes, everyone’s favorite season is just around the corner and brings with it all of the fun of the summer. Of course, fun can come with its close friend: danger.
To break it down as simply and easily as possible so that everyone can understand, here is the bail bonds process that 1-800-BAIL-BOND deals with almost every day in our Los Angeles office.
Working in the bail bonds business, we hear stories from clients and other bondsman about horrible arrests, mistaken identities, rough experiences, and other blunders by the police and bail agencies.
Sometimes these stories are sad, sometimes they are frustrating, and other times they are funny. This tale is a combination of all three. We heard it from a client, but were not involved in the disastrous events. We have reprinted it as a cautionary tale, as well as a demonstration of what not to do when hiring a bail bondsman.
Four students, three male and one female, were robbed near the fraternity row by an armed assailant early Wednesday. He took their possessions and stashed them in a backpack, before leaving.
Most people don’t know how bail bonds work because, well, they never expected that someone close would be arrested. From the movies, you sort of learn what bounty hunters are and can kind of deduce what bail bondsmen do, but what exactly are the benefits? Provided below are a description of the occupation, the role a bail bondsman plays, and why you should hire one.
Hiring a professional bail bonds business is more important than you would realize. While it might seem like a good idea to save some money and cut costs, the reality is that it is not smart. At best you will be duping the judicial system, at worst you could be getting ripped off. Here are some tips to know before hiring a bail bonds agent.
