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When you learn someone you care for has been arrested, your feelings can become a bit over whelming.  Most people go their whole lives without needing to bail someone out of jail and because of that, very few people are familiar with what bail bonds are and how the process works.

The good news, if there is any, is that securing California bail bonds is a lot less complicated than you might think.
BE PATIENT
If the defendant has just been arrested it will take a bit of time before you can have them bailed out.  They will first need to be …

Working in a California bail bonds office we encounter many types of cases on a daily basis.  Throughout the years, many people have asked if they need to post bail after having been arrested for a misdemeanor traffic violation.

The most common misdemeanor traffic offenses we receive calls on are from people who have been arrested for driving under the influence.  In the state of California, most first, second and third DUI arrests are charged as misdemeanors.

Most counties release first-time DUI arrestees on their own recognizance.  Other counties, such as San Diego County, will automatically set bail at $2,500. If …

BAIL BOND COST
The cost of a bail bond in the State of California is determined by the Department of Insurance. This regulates the amount a bail bond agent can accept in order to provide a client with a bail bond. This amount is set at 10% of the total bail amount. So, if a defendant's bail is set at $20,000, the cost for a bail bond will be $2,000. This fee is known as the bail bond premium and is not negotiable. If an agency offers to negotiate the premium or charges any additional fees to drive the price …

Criminologists are puzzled by the downward trend that Los Angeles County has seen in the crime rate over the past few years. Historically, a weak economy portended a rise in criminal activity. However, even with the country still feeling the grip of its most recent recession, Southern California crime has seen a marked decrease.

This unexpected steady decline has given proof that there are many factors that play a role in the amount of criminal activity on the streets besides the ups and downs of America’s roller coaster economy.

One of these driving factors is how well police officers do their …

The first person that many people will ask to refer a good attorney is the bail bondsman who helped them get out of jail. Unfortunately, the law prohibits bail bondsmen from recommending an attorney to clients. California has a number of excellent criminal defense attorneys, which makes it hard to know how to choose the one that is right for you.

You can consult our list of Top California Attorneys Online. If you want to recommend an attorney for the list, please submit a nomination to Top50CA@888bailbond.com. Please include: Attorney Name, Firm, Twitter and Website.
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