When a defendant is arrested and taken into custody, they go through a procedure known as booking and processing. It includes taking the arrestee’s photo, recording their fingerprints, conducting a comprehensive national background check to look for any warrants, and more. The final step in the process is to set bail for those who are [...]
Television shows like Dog the Bounty Hunter often show bail agents tracking down suspects and making arrests. Bail agents can technically arrest someone, but only certain individuals under very specific circumstances can be arrested by a bail bondsman. When Bail Agents Can Arrest People A bail agent may deal with any number of people who [...]
There are few phrases that instill fear and anxiety in someone like "You have the right to remain silent...". It's the first line of what is known as the Miranda Rights and police are obligated to inform every arrestee of them. But, what are they? What do they mean? Below is a brief description of [...]
Burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably by members of the public because both crimes deal with someone stealing something. However, they're two different offenses and can only be charged when the specific criteria are met. Burglary Burglary is charged when someone enters a building with the intention of committing a felony or a theft [...]
The termination of the obligation of bail is known as "exoneration." Once the court case has been resolved, whether the defendant is found innocent or guilty, the person who co-signed the bail bond and/or the bail bondsman are no longer financially responsible for the former defendant's bail and is entitled to receive their deposit back. [...]
Bail is mandated by the US Constitution to not be "excessive," which means that the sate cannot set your bail so high that it's impossible to get bailed out. By-and-large this is a good thing, but words like "excessive" and "expensive" are subjective, and some people still have trouble paying their bail bond amount. Whether [...]
There are a lot of laws on the books to keep society orderly and safe. Some laws make sense, such as those that prohibit assault, theft, vandalism, and others. However, there are some laws on the books whose meanings are lost to time. Here are a few of those weird laws. It is Illegal for [...]
Residential burglaries are happening more and more frequently throughout Southern California, and residents are getting anxious. Over the past months, law enforcement has struggled to identify, let alone apprehend, suspects related to most of the burglaries and now they think they know why. According to law enforcement, many of the recent burglaries might be due [...]
We've posted in the past about LA County's Zero-Bail Policy and its effects. Knowing how the absence of bail affects you is one thing, but it's also important to understand why bail works. Below are the most common reasons why people tend not to skip bail once it has been posted. Eventually, You Will Get [...]
The issue of Los Angeles County's Zero-Bail Initiative is a hot one. Proponents argue that the program is successful since people who cannot typically afford bail are not forced to stay in jail because of their finances. Detractors argue that the Zero-Bail Policy eliminates the deterrent necessary to ensure suspects report to the court at [...]
