Though most of us use the terms ‘jail’ and ‘prison’ interchangeably, these words refer to 2 different criminal housing units. Jails and prisons are similar, but they are run by different governments and house different criminals. Jail houses criminals serving a maximum sentence of 1 year for misdemeanor offenses, as well as defendants who are…
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What Determines the Cost of Bail?
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….
Read MoreUnderstanding Bail Options
When a person is arrested, they are either eligible to post bail, or they are required to stay in jail. On the surface level, that is as simple as it gets, but understanding bail options is where it gets more complex. There are multiple methods to posting bail and getting out of jail. Cash Bail…
Read MoreBe the Superhero You Always Wanted To Be
At some point in our lives, we have all imagined what it would be like to be a real life superhero and what powers we would have. You know what? It is not all make-believe. You can rescue someone you love by bailing them out of jail. You have the power to get them out…
Read MoreWe Cannot Lower Bail but We Can Bail You Out Affordably
It is not often that a judge will reduce a person’s bail after setting it. The judge is the only person who can lower bail; not even a lawyer can lower a defendant’s bail. Although it is rare for bail to be reduced, it does happen. This was the case recently in a matter involving…
Read MoreYes, Your Tax Return can be Used Towards Bail
At Sacramento Bail Bond Store, we are often asked if tax return money can be applied towards bail bond payments and the answer is always yes. Once the return is successfully transferred into your bank account, it is 100% your money and up to you to decide what you want to do with it. This…
Read MoreYour Tax Return is Your Money – You can Use it Toward Bail
When a person is arrested and eligible to post bail, they can do so by paying 100% cash directly to the court, or they can hire Sacramento Bail Bond Store and use a bail bond that costs only 10% of the full bail amount. Paying 90% less is an incredibly attractive offer, but there is…
Read MoreLearn to Act – It Helps in Court
If you thought being sent to the principal’s office in middle school was intimidating, imagine your first court day. Prosecution is trying to pin a crime on you and your lawyer is trying to prove your innocence. The judge and the jury are trying to decide which side they believe based on what they hear….
Read MoreHow Breaking Up and Getting Arrested are Actually Alike
Getting past your arrest for committing a crime is much like getting over a breakup in some ways. Leaving your arrest in your past and finally not dwelling on it will take time. It is easier for some people to forget, harder for others. Some people can move on and bounce back quickly, while others…
Read MoreHere is Why You Should Not Get Upset if You Are Getting Arrested
Depending on the scope of the situation, the police can arrest a person, or multiple persons, for a crime, and release them later on without charging them. It can be because they are found innocent or there is not enough evidence to keep them locked up. No matter who is getting arrested, including those who…
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