Bail Industry Features

Post Prop 47 Passes Dozen of Convicted Felons Released

Law enforcement officials throughout the state are trying to determine how the passage of Proposition 47 will impact the community, especially since jails have been ordered to release eligible inmates immediately.

However, the legitimate fear is that it's bound to wreak havoc on public safety.
The nuts and bolts of Prop. 47
The goal of the ballot measure was to free up bed space in California jails. The proposition, now law reduces sentencing requirements for theft, shoplifting, drug possession and forgery by reclassifying these offenses from felony to misdemeanor crimes.

Anyone who has been convicted of this type of crime who is currently …

By |November 10th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Post Prop 47 Passes Dozen of Convicted Felons Released

Hot Air Balloon Ride Lands Sisters In Jail

Two female tourists found themselves taking an unintended to the big house this week, although neither one was taken into custody.

Authorities say the incident started off when the pair, who was on holiday, decided to take a hot air balloon ride.  The operator wound up losing control of it a short time later, citing high winds and unstable air conditions.

Ultimately, he needed to make an unintended landing; no one suspected that would happen on grounds of the Amjer jail.  Neither woman had any idea where they were once the balloon touched ground, but the second the alarms and sirens …

By |November 7th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Hot Air Balloon Ride Lands Sisters In Jail

Inside The Los Angeles Hall of Justice Jail

What do Charles Manson, Sirhan Sirhan, Robert Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Bugsy Seigel, "Dragnet" and "Get Smart" have in common?

Answer: The Los Angeles Hall of Justice.

This piece of Los Angeles history has been restored and preserved.
Typical to Hollywood, Celebrity and Infamy Side By Side
The jail cell, which was adjacent to where autopsies were performed on Sen. Robert Kennedy and Marylin Monroe, was occupied by the likes Sirhan Sirhan and Charles Manson and a laundry list of others.

The 1940s movie star Robert Mitchum served his time there, after he was sentenced to 60 days behind bars after being convicted on marijuana possession …

By |November 5th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Inside The Los Angeles Hall of Justice Jail

How Ballot Question 1 Could Change Bail Law

Voters in New Jersey today will be voting on a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved, could fundamentally change how the state's bail bonds system works.

Ballot Question 1 proposes to alter the state Constitution to allow judges to implement no-bail holds on suspected violent offenders.  This means defendants who have been accused of heinous, serious crimes such as murder, homicide and others, can be denied bail.

Proponents point out that if the measure is passed, it will also pave the road for a second big change; namely, allowing judges the discretion to release certain, low-level offenders on their own recognizance.  …

By |November 4th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on How Ballot Question 1 Could Change Bail Law

New Policy In Sonoma Could Double Bail Bonds Cost

When someone is released from the Sonoma County Jail on bail bonds, prosecutors have 15 days to file formal charges against the defendant.  If they don't, the bail bonds expire.

This week, judges say they are going to start observing these strict time limits.  If the District Attorney's office files charges after that time frame, the court says they'll require a new bond be posted.

Opponents of this decision call it an essential doubling of the county bail schedule, and point out that if families can't afford to pay twice, the defendant will be stuck behind bars until their case is …

By |October 28th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on New Policy In Sonoma Could Double Bail Bonds Cost

Voters To Weigh In On Controversial Bail Reform Law

On Nov. 4, a controversial ballot measure that could potentially remove the right to bail bonds for certain, pretrial inmates in New Jersey will be brought to the state's voters.

Backers of the proposed law say it will allow the state to keep the alleged "worst of the worst" behind bars until their cases are over.  Ultimately, if passed, the new law would allow the state to prohibit those who have been accused of the most serious crimes from hiring a bondsman.

Current law grants all pretrial defendants the right to post bail; if voters give the bill a nod, the …

By |October 27th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Voters To Weigh In On Controversial Bail Reform Law
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    Things To Remember During An Arrest So You Don’t Lose Your Job

Things To Remember During An Arrest So You Don’t Lose Your Job

The experience of being arrested can be one of the most frightening, stressful situations a person will ever be in.  But if the person who is being taken into custody acts accordingly, the process will go a lot smoother.

It will also help ensure they'll have the ability to be released in just a few hours on bail bonds, which can help get them back to work without fear of getting fired due to missing an extensive number of days.

Cooperate, and be polite Arguing with an arresting officer is the fastest way to take an already bad situation and turn …

By |October 22nd, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Things To Remember During An Arrest So You Don’t Lose Your Job

Law Enforcement Feels Prop. 47 Will Harm Public Safety

The official name of Prop. 47, a ballot initiative that will be brought to voters in the November election is the "Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act";  opponents say that Prop. 47 is anything but that.

Others say voters need to educate themselves as to the true pros and cons.
The good
If the measure is passed, it will reduce a number of felony offenses to be misdemeanor crimes.  This includes receiving stolen property valued at less than $950, grand theft of $950 or less, shoplifting items less than $950 and writing a bad check or forging a check for less than $950.

People …

By |October 21st, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Law Enforcement Feels Prop. 47 Will Harm Public Safety

Things To Remember If A Friend Gets Arrested

There are few things more shocking than getting late night, "this is my one phone call" message from a friend or roommate.  On one hand you're trying to gather your thoughts so you can think straight.  On the other, the news that this person has been arrested and taken to jail can leave you feeling completely head spun.

In this type of situation you'll want to remember the three following things.

Do your best to remain calm  This isn't something you need to get through alone.  At this point, the best thing to do involves gathering as much information as you …

By |October 16th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Things To Remember If A Friend Gets Arrested
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    Sonoma Jails May Start Releasing Low-Level Offenders Much Sooner

Sonoma Jails May Start Releasing Low-Level Offenders Much Sooner

The California inmate realignment program, which shifted certain non-serious, non-sexual and non-violent offenders from state prisons to county jails, is still causing challenges at the local level.

Officials at the Sonoma County Jail, for example, say they'll soon be releasing additional people through a pretrial assessment program in order to free up bed space.

Starting on Dec. 1, if the jail feels an offender doesn't pose a risk to public safety, that they are unlikely to commit new crimes and they are likely going to appear at their court date, bail bonds may not be needed.

The defendants will still need to …

By |October 14th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Sonoma Jails May Start Releasing Low-Level Offenders Much Sooner
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