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How Bail Works

Bailing someone out of jail is a fairly standard process, involving the release of an arrestee in exchange for money. This payment can be thought of as “insurance” that the defendant will attend every court date. Trials often take weeks or months, sometimes even years, to work their way through the judicial system and reach a conclusion, so bail allows the arrested person to live freely and await trial from home under the Constitutional Right of being innocent until proven guilty.

History of Bail Bonds

Today, bail bonds in Los Angeles are the common means to release an arrestee from a jail, sheriff’s station or holding facility. But how did the tradition of using bail bonds get started in the first place? Here is a primer on how bail evolved into its current state. European Bail Bonds The origin of […]

Bail Bonds Agents: What to Know

If you ever face the trying situation of learning that a friend, family member, or close acquaintance has been arrested in Southern California, you will most likely have to contact a Los Angeles bail bonds agent. It is simply too expensive for most ordinary people to pay the entire bail bonds, which can be one […]

DUI Bail Bonds in Los Angeles

A DUI, or a citation for driving under the influence, is a serious charge. Whether you are slightly above the legal limit or far surpassing it, you put yourself and other drivers at risk by driving while impaired. Police rarely show pity on offenders of this crime as they knowingly disobey the law by refusing […]

Los Angeles Bail Bondsman Answers Your Questions

When you get arrested and put in jail waiting for a Los Angeles bail bondsman to post bail, you’ll probably be sitting on that cold, hard bench with a million questions swimming through your head. How much will this cost? What happens now? Do I need an attorney? Why not just ask your Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Bail Bonds: Unique Bond Situations

There are multiple different times at which Los Angeles bail bonds may be posted. The most typical is immediately following an arrest, after the arrestee finishes the booking process and has the bail determined by a judge. At this point, the Los Angeles bail bondsman can post bail to release the defendant. While this is […]

Consumer Tips: Safe Bail Bonds

Warning: There are some Los Angeles bail bonds companies in the community that will take advantage of unsuspecting consumers who are desperate to bail out a friend or family member. It does not make us happy report this, but it is something that you must be aware of when dealing with Los Angeles bail bonds […]

How to Pay for Bail Bonds

Finding out a loved one has been arrested is tough enough emotionally, not to mention it can be very expensive. Along with the pricey trial costs, bail bonds prices can get very high, depending on the crime and the arrestee’s priors, but there are ways to help alleviate some of the struggles of making payments. […]

Bail Bonds Tips: Selecting an Attorney

During an arrest, bail bonds and the process of your release might be a difficult and stressful process.  But as much of a relief it is when you are finally freed from jail and have made arrangements to compensate the bail bonds company for posting your bail, there are still your bigger-picture legal issues to […]

Bail Bonds Tips: How To Select a Bail Bondsman

Choosing a bail bonds company can seem like a difficult task after you get word of a loved one being held in jail.  There are many companies to choose from— especially in major cities, where bail bonds are a necessary part of the legal system, so there’s a large demand for bail bonds companies in […]