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Understanding Bail Options

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When a person is arrested, they are either eligible to post bail, or they are required to stay in jail. On the surface level, that is as simple as it gets, but understanding bail options is where it gets more complex. There are multiple methods to posting bail and getting out of jail. Cash Bail […]

When Small Costs Make Big Differences

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Compared to cash bail, bail bonds are a small cost. Bail bonds cost 10% of cash bail. So it may be a few hundred or a few thousand dollars that you would much rather spend on something else. But knowing that your loved one, who is sitting in jail, depends on you to come through […]

Cash Bail Isn’t For Everyone

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The Justice Department behind the Obama administration is making efforts to further protect defendants’ rights, especially those who come from the lower classes. They’re arguing, before a federal appeals court for the first time, that it is unconstitutional to hold defendants in jail when they cannot afford to post bail. It’s a violation of the […]

How to Find Out If Your Loved One Is Given Bail

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The option to post bail is not up to the defendant, the defendant’s family and friends, or the arresting police; it is up to the judge. Since the judge is never actively present at the time of the actual arrest, the defendant will not immediately know if he or she has been afforded the opportunity […]

More People Seek Bail Bonds than Cash Bail

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Bail bonds are what many people use to get out of jail. However, please note that bail bonds are only for those who, one, are granted the opportunity to bail, and two, have yet to be convicted or acquitted during trial. So, anyone who has already been convicted of their crime and is doing time […]

Easy Ways to Save Money for a Bail Bond

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Even though paying for a bail bond is significantly more affordable than paying for cash bail, some people still struggle more than others to meet the financial demands of the bail bond. Santa Ana Bail Bonds understands that everyone has different financial situations, so we try and work with each client individually to come up […]

Turn Bail Bond Negatives into Positives

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We are going to debunk some myths haunting the dreaded bail bond industry and in itself, debunk the myth that the bail bond industry is dreadful. Many people see only negativity, but we are going to show you why there is positivity within it. Myth: Bail agents look like big, scary bouncers. This is stereotyping. […]

The Pros And Cons Of Cash Bonds And Bail Bonds

The only way to get out of jail to live at home before and during your trial is to post bail. Now, there are two options for posting bail: paying in cash, or using a bail bond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each: CASH BAIL: Pros: No third party involved with your bail. […]