Proposition 25 will appear on the 2020 general election ballot in California. We don’t want it to pass because for many reasons, including it will hurt arrestees, cost the state jobs and an industry that has been around since the Gold Rush. Prop 25, if passed, would end cash bail in California. We prefer to see the existing system (which has been in existence for years) remain How Did We Get Here? How about some perspective? Former Governor Jerry Brown agreed with a proposed law banning cash bail systems in August 2018. He wanted cash bail systems replaced with risk-based assessments created b ..read more

Few things are more worrisome than getting that phone call from a loved one telling you they have been arrested. Nevertheless, after the shock of receiving the phone call wears off, it’s essential you act quickly to provide them with the help and support they need. If your loved one is locked up, the quickest and most surefire way to get them out is to work with a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman can help you get your loved one out of jail the quickest, even if he or she or you are experiencing economic issues, since a bail bond allows you to get your loved one out with having to pay the entire ..read more

Have you heard about the SB 10 in California and the importance of the upcoming vote  regarding it this November? Whether you have or not, it’s important you know the facts. SB 10 and the Attempt to Eliminate Bail in California For years, California residents were able to use a cash bail system for detained criminal suspects to ensure they could be released from in jail in exchange for a promise they would return for their criminal hearings. It serves as an ideal and fair tool to make sure defendants showed up for trial, but didn’t have to stay in jail while they were still presumed to be ..read more

Every year, there are more than $14 billion worth of bail bonds issued throughout the U.S. However, despite the fact that the bail bond industry has become as big as it has, there are still numerous myths that surround bail bonds. Bail bondsmen play a huge role in helping to dispel many of these myths when they work closely with their clients. Take a look at some of the myths about bail bonds that you should ignore from now on when you hear them. Myth #1: All bail bonds come from shady bail bondsmen. Bail bondsmen have, unfortunately, earned an undeserved reputation for being untrustworthy and ..read more

Back in August 2017, former California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10 and turned it into a law. The landmark law, which was created to abolish the money bail system in the state, was scheduled to go into effect in fall 2019.  Ever since then, human rights groups and many others have argued against the law and helped to put it on the back burner… for now. California voters are will be in charge of deciding the law’s fate in November 2020, and multitudes of people and groups are hoping that it gets voted down. When it was initially proposed, those who supported Senate Bill 10 sa ..read more

There are many types of bail bonds, and it can feel like a quagmire figuring out what each one is. In the following article, we’ll attempt to straighten out some of the confusion surrounding the system. We’ll also discuss what influences eligibility and what the future might look like for the current system. What Influences Eligibility? Many factors can influence your eligibility for bail. These factors are pretty universal no matter which of the seven bond types we’re talking about below. They are: Flight risk: do you have a history of “failure to appear” on your record? If so, it will be mo ..read more

No one wants to find their loved one behind bars. And yet, arrests are happening all around the country at an increasingly higher and higher rate. If your loved one is in police custody, the thing you likely want more than anything is to see them back home. If you haven’t had previous experience with the bail system, you might not know how it works. It may seem complicated or confusing to navigate, especially in this stressful and emotional time. With that said, understanding how posting bail works can be the key to getting your loved one back to safety and comfort as soon as possible. Read on ..read more

When you’re arrested and facing police custody, you want to be as informed as possible. This isn’t the time to second-guess your rights or wonder about what your next steps look like. To that end, we’re out to set the record straight on a few industry misconceptions. Along the way, we’ll share some interesting insights and facts about bail bonds that you may not know! Ready to learn more? Let’s get started. 1. Voters Will Determine the Future of CA Bail In August of 2018, California passed a bill to abolish cash bail for suspects awaiting trial, following decades of conver ..read more

Over 10 million people are arrested each year in the USA. At some point in your life, you may be faced with the dreaded 3-am phone call from your friend or relative in jail. Receiving a late night call from your loved one is worrisome, especially when it involves handing over thousands of dollars. If they are stuck in jail and expect you to help them out, then a bail bond is the answer.  After reading this article, you will know everything you need to know about bail bonds. Learn about how to bail someone out of jail with a bail bond so that you can help your loved ones. What Is A Bail B ..read more

An American who represents themselves in court has a fool for a client, according to an old story told about former President Abraham Lincoln. But the truth about that quote is that it actually arose from Henry Kett’s 1814 collection of proverbs and Bon Mots called “The Flowers of Wit.” Here Kett suggests it was an eminent lawyer who actually coined that quote, and it seems Kett may have been hinting to potential legal defendants there might be some bias in the quote itself. In 2019, a day and age where even the president’s lawyers are being indicted, some Americans might be smart to won ..read more