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Finding out a friend or loved one has been arrested can be a very stressful experience, and one of the most frequently asked questions we get is “how long does bail take?” While we strive to ensure a fast, efficient bail bond service, there are many factors that can influence the amount of time it…

There are a lot of common misconceptions about the bail system and bail bonds. While the concept can be straightforward, there are a lot of myths and questions out there about the bail industry. Read on to find out more about the reality of bail bonds. #1 You Need A Lot of Cash On Hand…

A bail bondsman is a professional who has undergone special instruction and training to obtain a bail bondsman’s license. We then help get arrestees released from jail by providing funds for their bail. A bail bondsman posts bail on behalf of the defendant so that the accused can go home and work on their case…

Finding out that a friend or loved one has been arrested and taken into custody is stressful. If you want to get them out of jail, the first thing to decide is whether to hire a bail bondsman or try and bail them out yourself. While hiring a bail bondsman isn’t mandatory, there are significant…

On Thursday, January 16th, deputies from the SCV Sheriff Station responded to a call about potential arson in Castaic. According to reports, witnesses saw a woman in a gray sweater light a fire and then trot off. The fire itself grew to half an acre before it was put out. Upon their arrival, deputies quickly…

When you bail someone out of jail you’re doing them a huge favor. Being out on bail allows a defendant to continue to attend work and/or school, helping to prevent a loss of income or progress, and to focus on finding legal counsel to represent them in court. It’s also far, far less stressful and…

Porch pirates, or those who follow delivery trucks to steal packages from outside homes are responsible for upwards of $12 billion in thefts, and peak season is just arriving. Luckily, the states hit hardest by porch piracy do not include California, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen here (it totally does). Nobody can realistically…

When someone is suspected of committing a crime, the arrest and booking experience is virtually identical. The suspect is taken to the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station where they have their photograph taken, fingerprints recorded, and a comprehensive national background check is conducted to look for any outstanding warrants. However, the final step is where the…

This last election cycle has surprised a fair amount of people – but not everyone. Incumbent Los Angeles D.A. George Gascón lost his reelection bid to rival Nathan Hochman who led by double digits virtually the entire race. Gascón previously survived multiple recall efforts after his policies didn’t create the changes he expected. The two…

During their investigation into a spate of robberies and other crimes that occurred between August and October of this year, the LAPD has announced that they apprehended a Canyon Country man in connection to these incidents. The crimes involved a kidnapping, carjacking, and several ATM thefts. The suspect, a 40-year-old Canyon Country man, was arrested…

It seems like cash is getting used less and less as time goes on, and people are far less likely nowadays to have a significant amount on them than in decades past. If you know someone who has been arrested and taken into custody, can you get them out? What happens if you’re the one…

When a person is convicted in court for committing a crime, the sentence is typically handed down at the judge’s discretion. While virtually all felonies and misdemeanors carry the potential penalty of jail or prison time, they usually also carry the potential for a person to be sentenced to probation in lieu of jail time….

Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! This Monday marks Labor Day for 2024, a day that we take off to honor the working people who make everything happen. Labor Day has a long history in the US. Beginning in the 19th Century, Labor Day is a federal holiday intended to honor the American Labor Movement and…

Knowing your rights can be valuable in a lot of situations – especially when you’re being arrested and taken into custody. Certain rights can and will be taken from you upon arrest, however, others cannot (or aren’t supposed to be, at least). Below is a list of rights that inmates have. The Right to Remain…

From misdemeanors to felonies, many California crime charges are related to drugs one way or another. When someone is found to be in possession of a controlled substance, such as drugs, they are usually arrested. Due to Proposition 47, many previous felony-level drug charges have been reduced to misdemeanors – including some instances of possession….

The political atmosphere in the US is at a boiling point right now, and people across the political spectrum are coming out to voice their opinions. Most of the time the protests are peaceful. They come and go with little fanfare. Sometimes things are not so peaceful. It is easy in such emotionally charged situations…

There are several new laws going into effect this July in the State of California – several of which are intended to help consumers. Read on to find out some that might affect you. SB 244: The Right to Repair Under SB 244 it’s going to be a lot easier and less expensive to repair…

An initiative qualified for the ballot last Tuesday that would roll back parts of the controversial Prop 47, approved in 2014, to address jail overcrowding. Back then California was dealing with dangerously overcrowded prisons and jails with no idea how to reduce it. Then the California State Government came up with Proposition 47, a law…

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…