While defendants of smaller crimes may be released after arraignment, those that have committed more serious crimes will remain in jail until their court dates unless a bail or bond is posted. The bail amount depends on whether the defendant is a flight risk and whether they may commit additional crimes upon being released, though bail can also be denied altogether.
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Those that voted in the 2020 election in California had an interesting choice to make. Given that access to money can make it easier to get out of jail on bail, equity was essentially on the ballot. Golden State voters were allowed to decide whether to outright replace the existing bail bond system. And the proposed solution was something a little more equitable.
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If you or a loved one has been recently arrested and subsequently released on bail, it can be a worrisome time. After all, being stuck in jail is no way to spend the holidays or any other time of year – and worrying about upcoming court dates can be a burden weighing on anyone’s shoulders. A bail bondsman can help get you or your loved one out of jail, but what about what happens after you go home? What are your rights? Can you leave the county while on bail? Or what about other travel restrictions while you’re out on bail? Continue reading
Almost everyone in California should know that possessing drugs is a serious offense that can result in severe consequences.
What many people may not know, however, is that prosecution doesn’t begin and end with consumption. Simply possessing the items used in the consumption of certain drugs can be a criminal offense. This crime is known as possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted, drug paraphernalia charges mean an individual may end up with a punishment that many view as excessive.
Continue readingGetting arrested starts an entire series of hardships and consequences that a person must face. People are often left sitting in jail wondering when they can see a judge so that they can learn their bail amount – but this is not always necessary. Regardless of the situation, there are standards in the legal systems of most states and localities that dictate how long a person will be in jail before seeing a judge.
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When any person in the United States, they have the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Why should any person who may be innocent have to remain behind bars for an extended period of time? Continue reading
We know how tragic it is to lose a family member to the system or when a family member steps into trouble with the law. We are to help you! My Bail Hotline seeks information from your family to help keep you out of trouble so that you have a second chance with your situation. We ensure accountability with our customers with our process. Continue reading
On Saturday, April 21st, 2018 Riverside, California hosted a tamale festival for the community in order to fundraise for the Trujillo Adobe. The festival took place this past weekend at White Park in California, during the 2nd weekend of another HUGE music festival, Coachella in Inland Empire. Although this event was not as big and as loud as Coachella Arts and Music Festival, it sure brought awareness to the community with the festival bringing large donations for the cause. Continue reading
It is now springtime in California and spring Music Festivals are approaching us. This weekend will be kicking off spring 2018 music festivals with Coachella. Coachella is HUGE music festival with the expected lineup being closed to 120 bands. Continue reading
The holidays are around the corner and now is the perfect time to lend a helping hand to your community. At Bail Hotline Bail Bonds we show our appreciation and support by volunteering regularly for a variety of good causes. Here are few examples of ways your business can also give back this year!
