Lessons Learned From a Bad Bail Bondsman

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.

LA Bail Bonds News: Orange County Homeless Killer Arrested

On Friday, January 13, 2012, a suspect was arrested and brought into custody for the murders of four Orange County homeless men.

AAA Offering a Free Tow on New Year’s to Drunk Drivers

In order to keep drunk drivers off the road, AAA is offering a free “Tipsy Tow” to drivers with AAA insurance on New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July. The policy will help keep drivers and pedestrians safe from danger, as well as out of Los Angeles County jails.

Los Angeles County Jails Face Scrutiny Amidst Remodel News

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has a lot to prove as the Board of Supervisors is expected to decide whether to approve the proposed $1.4 billion remodel and construction of county jails aimed to ease the burden of overcrowded, understaffed facilities. But there is reason to believe that Baca and his staff have troubles of their own.

California Jails Becoming Overcrowded with More Prisoners than Anticipated

Following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that forced California State to reduce the population of its state prisons by 30,000, county jails have experienced the burden of overcrowding.
California’s prison diversion program, a highly controversial mandate, is looking worse than ever as the actual number of dispersed prisoners has greatly exceeded projections.

California Bail Bonds

Although the bail bonds business is fairly regulated throughout the United States, each individual state is allowed to create its own laws. For example, Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky, and Wisconsin have completely banned the practice of using bail bonds and instead require a 10% cash deposit.

California law, like many other states, requires that bail bonds companies charge exactly 10% of the total bail. This figure is non-negotiable and cannot be lowered or raised.