For most people, bail is a bit of a mystery. They understand the basic concept, pay money to get out of jail, but that’s all they know. Some people wonder why bail even exists at all. These people often do not want criminals to get out of jail just by paying money. The problem is, […]
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Why Is My Bail More Expensive?
13
Sep
Sep
Were you recently arrested for a crime and surprised to see how expensive your bail was? Most people usually are, but you had other reasons for being shocked about the bail amount. You had a friend who was once arrested for the same reason, and their bail amount was lower than yours. How could that […]
09
Jul
Jul
If you have ever needed to bail a friend or family member out of jail, you have probably seen how expensive it can be. Bailing someone out of jail probably made you wonder who determines the prices for bail and bail bonds. When people contact a bail bond company to help them bail their friend […]
23
May
May
In order to be released from jail, a person must meet certain “requirements.” This includes: • Having not yet been convicted of the crime. • Having solid, reliable relationships with others in the community. This shows that the defendant is likely to appear for court and less likely to flee. • Not appearing as a […]
05
Mar
Mar
As you are waiting for the formal arraignment of your loved one, here’s some information to help prepare yourself for the outcome. A judge determines a defendant’s bail based on: • The crime(s) the defendant is being charged with. • The criminal history of the defendant. • The defendant’s ties and relationships within the community. […]
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When Can You Bail Out Your Loved One
24
Dec
Dec
Are you wondering how long you have to bail a friend or family member out of jail? When it comes to bailing a loved one out of jail, everyone wants to know how long they have to get their friend or family member out of jail. A lot of people think they have a limited […]
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How Are Bail Bond Prices Determined?
15
Dec
Dec
To anyone not used to dealing with bail, which is usually everyone, bail bond prices can seem pretty random. However, the way the price of a bail bond is determined is really simple. In the state of California, a bail bond will always be 10% of the person’s bail. Bail itself, on the other hand, […]