Will Community Ties Affect My Bail?
When someone is arrested in California, our judges have a lot of discretion in determining the amount of bail that…
Methods for Reducing Bail in California
Hearing that your family member or friend has been arrested can be shocking. A million questions may run through your…
How a Criminal Record Impacts Bail
Paying bail after an arrest can be a soul-crushing experience. Even if you have savings, you may be looking at…
How Is Bail Set for Traffic Violations?
Traffic crimes are often dismissed as simple violations like speeding or making an illegal U-turn, but they also include very…
Does Bankruptcy Apply to Bail Debts?
You’ve just agreed to be a co-signer on your friend’s bail bond. Now, reality hits: this could impact your finances…
Keeping Safe From COVID-19 and Getting to Court on Time
Even as California moves toward reopening fully and more and more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, there are still…
The Consequences of Fleeing While on Bail
Given the chaos unleashed by COVID-19 on the California court system, bail jumping has become a more common occurrence. Many…
Co-signer Liability for a Bail Bond
Many defendants released on bail are required to have a co-signer – otherwise, they may have to stay in jail…
Who Can Claim Domestic Violence?
A claim of domestic violence is an incredibly serious one, and if the person being accused is convicted in a…
DUI: What to Expect After Being Pulled Over
Seeing those sirens light up behind you is enough to make anyone break into a sweat. What are you being…