During a defendant’s trial period, it’s not (always) fair to keep the defendant in custody. He or she has technically not yet been formally found guilty. To keep fairness (while also considering the safety of others), the opportunity to bail was introduced. Bail is set by a judge and it is an amount of money […]
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A bail bond is a non-refundable payment to a bail agent and company that gets a person out of jail. This person has not yet stood trial; bail bond releases are not allowed for those who have been found guilty and sentenced to prison. Here are common bail bond rules to keep in mind: The […]
Before you go spending your tax return on new clothes and alcohol, think about your financial commitments first. Rent. Groceries. Credit card payments. Loans. Bills. Insurance. Even bail bond payments. As nice as it would be to treat yourselves and splurge on with your generous tax return, it is much wiser to use this money […]
There are two types of people: those with a criminal background and those without. For those with a criminal background check, you’re probably wondering, nervously, what exactly pops up when someone requests or searches into your history. Here’s some information that might answer your questions. Individuals, partners, corporations or limited liability companies may request to […]
You think you’ve heard and seen the weirdest, strangest things like powdered eggs and an app that allows people to request another person, a stranger, to wait in line for them at a restaurant so they do not have to. Well, you haven’t seen this list of the oddest laws in California that is definitely […]
In case you haven’t heard yet, California has a new amnesty program for some people who have outstanding traffic tickets (parking tickets, tickets for reckless driving and DUI offenses are not covered in the program). This new program began October 2015 and will run until March 2017. The purpose of the program is to provide […]
When it comes to bail and bail bonds, and the whole legal process in general, there is a lot to know and digest. It’s a pain to deal with, one you never wanted. It’s stressful and draining and takes up a lot of time. Our team at David Ortiz Bail Bonds will try and make […]
Sadly to say, but there is not much you can do to lower your bail or the bail of someone you love. No matter how much you know yourself or your loved one to be a good and honest person, your word and plea is not enough to get a judge lower the bail he […]
As you can expect, movies and television shows does not teach viewers everything there is to know about bail. You probably have heard the Miranda Rights read to a suspect or a judge set a bail amount on some show or movie, but you probably didn’t see the whole process the suspect has to goes […]
When someone gets bailed out of jail, that person is less likely to get into more trouble again. Why you asked? Because they know that if they are re-arrested, They face more punishment. They (or someone on their behalf) will need to pay the remainder of the bail bond. Any collateral that was offered will […]