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.
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.
The Burbank police station announced it would be closing for renovations due to serious water damage starting on April 11th of 2011, for a period expected to be six months. Well, six months have come and gone, and the remodeling is still continuing. Optimistic views have the project wrapping in early 2012.
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.
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
An arrest can completely shake up your world. Whether it’s a family member or friend who needs your help, there are some fairly stressful processes you’ll have to go through in choosing a bail bonds business and seeing the arrested person through the release process. While researching who to choose as your bail bondsman and […]
It is not an easy phone call when you receive word that a friend or loved one has gotten in trouble with the law and needs the help of a bail bonds company to get released. Most of us do not ever deal with this situation more than a time or two in our lives […]
