Is Cash Bail Being Eliminated in California?
In August 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10 (SB10), which eliminates the cash bail system in favor…
Don’t Plea Bargain Just to Avoid Bail
Plea bargain: a strategy where a defendant will agree to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for the…
What Do Bondsman Accept as Collateral?
Posting bail fast is important, but you need to know how to proceed, and what collateral might be needed. If…
Can You Post Bail Without a Bail Bonds Company?
To post bail, all you need is enough cash. Cash bail will require giving the full amount to the clerk…
What Happens If the Defendant Gets Rearrested While Out on Bond?
If you are arrested while out on bond, your existing bail bond will not get you released. Every offense requires…
What Information Will the Bail Agent Need From Me?
Getting arrested is probably one of life’s most stressful situations, from the arrest through booking to being put behind bars,…
Can a Defendant Leave the State (or Country) While Out on Bail?
Sometimes, you may need to leave the state or country prior to your scheduled court date, even if you’re out…
Balboa Bail Bonds Supports Our Veterans
Here at Balboa Bail Bonds, we take our hats off to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.…
Who Can Bail You Out?
When you or a loved one is arrested for an alleged crime, after the booking process is complete, there is…
What Does a Bail Bonds Agent Do?
Getting arrested and being held in jail for an alleged crime is a serious and scary matter. Being suspected of…