We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. This card provides tips for interacting with police and understanding your rights. Note: Some state laws may vary. Separate rules apply at checkpoints and when entering the U.S. (including at airports). YOUR RIGHTS […]
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Court records show he was arrested June 7, after being stopped for speeding. What happened next is in dispute. Officers say he was belligerent, assaulted them and resisted arrest. Green says he was pulled over for no reason, treated with disrespect and attacked by the officers. Green wants a jury to decide who was right […]
On the East River just across from Rikers Island sits a barge officially called the Vernon C. Bain Center. But every judge, layer and inmate in New York knows it as The Boat — a giant, floatingSometimes when the wind blows, you can feel it list just a little. It is here that I first […]
Leslie Chew spent his childhood working long days next to his father on the oil rigs of southern Texas. No school meant he never learned to read or write. Now in his early 40s, he’s a handyman, often finding aBut he got by — until one night in December 2008 when the station wagon got […]
As the Holidays approach, Santa Ana Bail Bonds would like to caution against drinking and driving. We all know that drinking and driving is illegal and very dangerous. Each year there are over 1 million driving while intoxicated arrests. These arrests can cause emotional and economic nightmares for families. California has some of the toughest […]
Originally posted at Fox & Hounds Daily. By Eric Granof. The problem of jail overcrowding continues to surface in many states and counties across the country. This issue has spurred much debate as to its root cause, which some have attributed to the commercial bail industry. While this theory is highly questionable and unsubstantiated, it […]
In California, Judges are responsible for setting bail amounts and for creating what is commonly known as a “Bail Schedule” which is reviewed on an annual basis. The type of crime the defendant has allegedly committed will dictate the amount of bail which is set for them. The more serious the crime or the higher […]
If your friend, family member or loved one has just been arrested in the Santa Ana area and you are reading this, you probably want to know how to find a professional bail bondsman in Orange County you can trust. You would like an expert who can guide you carefully through the bail process in […]
When a person is arrested and placed in the custody of a jail, the jail location, the bail procedures, and the time periods for booking and release are highly dependent upon the city or community where the arrest occurred. The bail amount is set by either a judge or by the jail personnel using a […]
Choosing a bail bondsman is one of the most important decisions to be made during the criminal proceedings by a defendant or their family. While bail bondsman rates can not fluctuate, the quality of the bail bonds experience may differ greatly depending upon which bail bondsman is doing the job. It is vital to choose […]