This is a question that many people have. Most people have heard of it, and many have seen it on TV, but they still do not have a very good idea of what bail is. Even on TV, bail is often toned down or glossed over so that the show can focus on the story […]
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Understanding bail and bail bonds is like trying to understand a new language for most people. With professional help from Valencia Bail Bond Store, everything is clearer and makes more sense. Plus, bail is met sooner and smoother, with Valencia Bail Bond Store. Consultations are free, but if you want a head-start on understanding some […]
Anyone who is in need of a bail bond is most likely going to be frantic and stressed. In all likelihood, they will not know all the details about bail bonds or what to expect. Due to this lack of understanding about bail bonds, there are a bunch of myths out there that surround the […]
You know this already: what you see on television shows and in movies is never 100% accurate. Storylines have to be condensed to fit into a certain time slot, so of course less dramatic details will be cut out. Like crime shows for example: how much do you really know of the arrest process? You […]
Believe it or not, the defendant in jail is not the only person who benefits from posting bail with a bail bond. Immediate family – They get to have their loved one back home. No more jail visits and empty seats at the dinner table. Employers – The defendant can return to work and earning […]
When your loved one is in a jam and needs you to help pay for bail, one of the questions that’s going to run through your mind is, “how am I going to afford that?” We’re here to help settle this thought that is nerve-racking but also something you do want to do for your […]
When we think of posting bail, we generally think of the negatives: paying a lot of money to someone else because you or your loved one did something wrong and got caught for it. But there are a number of really incredible and often overlooked benefits to paying for a bail bond, aside from getting […]
Being released from jail on what is called ‘own recognizance’ is reserved for the lucky few. This means that those who are granted this permission, do not have to pay for bail to be released from jail. They simply sign formal papers to agree to show up in court as scheduled. A judge is the […]
Compared to cash bail, bail bonds are a small cost. Bail bonds cost 10% of cash bail. So it may be a few hundred or a few thousand dollars that you would much rather spend on something else. But knowing that your loved one, who is sitting in jail, depends on you to come through […]
Bail bonds are the more ideal route to bailing out of jail compared to cash bail for most people. The bail amount is determined by the judge at the arraignment hearing and the amount dictates the cost of the bail bond, which will be 10% of the bail. The defendant, or someone on their behalf, […]