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 […]
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If you are worried about not being able to post bail for your loved one in time to bring him or her home for Thanksgiving, you probably are not aware of all of your options. Cash bail is expensive, difficult to pay for, and requires 100% of the bail to be paid before the defendant […]
Paying for cash bail is more often than not, a financial struggle. It requires paying the entire bail amount, thousands of dollars, before being physically released from jail. That is an unimaginable solution to many people. Paying for a bail bond is much more reasonable to the majority of people who are arrested, and their […]
California judges have what is called a bail schedule, which they follow whenever they are required to determine the amount of bail for a defendant. For the record, all states have different bail schedules. The bail schedule is reviewed and modified as necessary yearly. Besides following the bail schedule, the judge will also consider the […]
A professional agent will walk you through the steps so you know exactly what goes on and get the best help. You pay only 10% of the full bail amount. This leaves you with extra funds to allocate towards other expenses if necessary, such as legal counsel. You are allowed to pay the 10% over […]
You get close to the most-dreaded call ever: your loved one is in jail. You know minimal details of the arrest and you’re freaking out with a huge mix of emotions: anger, sadness, stress. You’re not exactly sure how you will handle this situation from here on out. All you know first is to call […]