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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.

Why Use a Bail Bondsman?

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.

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 […]

What to do When Arrested: Key Bail Bonds Terms

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 […]

Bail Process: Questions to Ask a Los Angeles Bail Bondsman

The bail process is something that most people aren’t extremely familiar with, but it is actually a fairly simple process designed to protect the rights of arrestees to a fair trial for their alleged crime. The bail bonds industry as a whole exists in a couple different avenues throughout the United States—federal crimes carry their […]

LA Bail Bonds Guide: Understanding the Arrest Process

Any arrest can be difficult on friends and family of the person in legal trouble, but it’s possible to reduce some of the stress associated with the legal process by understanding how the system works. In Los Angeles, bail bonds are a necessary part of the booking and releasing process. If you need help from […]