It is no secret that communication is the secret to success. It is also a key component to successfully cultivating a harmonious relationship between yourself and your bail bondsman. Early in your relationship, there are a few key things you need to discuss with the representative who is helping secure your release from jail. How…
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Consequences of Failing to Honour Your Bail Agreement
Bail is a monetary agreement you enter into with the court system. You pay bail in exchange for being released from jail. If you make all your court appearances, the court eventually returns the money to you. When you Cover your Bail If you’ve paid the bail yourself and fail to appear in court, you…
Read MorePonzi Schemes and California Law
Ponzi schemes aren’t legal in California. The state considers these financial cons a type of financial fraud. California’s judicial system is currently set up in such a way that it helps protect whistleblowers and consumers from getting caught up in the legal drama that always surrounds Ponzi schemes. Understanding the Difference Between Ponzi Schemes and…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Three Strikes and Your Out Policy
California was once famous for its three strikes and your out brand of criminal justice. How the Three Strikes Law Worked The three-strikes law went into effect in 1994. The law was originally proposed in direct response to the horrific murders of Polly Klass and Kimber Reynolds. The way the Three Strikes law works…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Bail Bonds
The pandemic has hit everyone hard. Money is tight. Emotions are high. No one is entirely certain what their legal rights actually are. There is no getting around the fact that this has changed the judicial process. COVID-19 has made the idea of sitting in jail while you work your way through the incredibly slow…
Read MoreIs the Bail Bonds Process Changing
The bail bonds program is interesting. It was created for the purpose of allowing individuals who have been charged with a crime to carry on with their lives while they wait for their case to make its way through the legal system. The idea of the bail bonds program is that it creates a financial…
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