One of the biggest problems the bail bonds industry runs into is that most people have learned about the bail process from television and movies. While these interpretations of the business are exciting and make for fun viewing, they aren’t an accurate representation of the industry. When most people hear the words bail bond agents, […]
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The Legal Ramifications Of Falsely Reporting A Crime In California
We’ve all been in a situation where someone has done something that deeply hurts us. When that happens, we can’t stop thinking about how we can get revenge. In most cases, the anger fades and you never take action against the other person. There are exceptions. There have been cases of people reporting a false […]
If You File A False Report, You Will Go To Jail
It is a crime to falsely report a crime. That is, you can and will get in trouble with the law if you report a crime but know that it really is not a crime. This is exactly what happened to a Los Angeles woman who, just a few weeks ago, was charged for her […]
What Do Co-Signers Do?
When dealing with bail for the first time, you are bound to run into a couple of terms that you don’t understand. One such term might be co-signers. Co-signers are pretty important when posting bail, but the term doesn’t come up much in day to day life. This can leave some people scratching their heads, […]
Professional Bail Agents Are Here For You
You never know when you might need help with something. Due to that fact, it is always a good idea to have a plan ready for anything. One thing that nobody ever plans for, is what to do if a friend or family member gets arrested. Luckily for Californians, FastBail Bail Bonds is here to […]
What Determines Own Recognizance Release
Not all who are arrested are given the opportunity to be released on own recognizance, which is when a defendant signs formal papers promising to show up for court, then is released from jail. Most defendants are granted bail, meaning they have to pay money to the court in order to be released from jail. […]
The Purpose Of California’s Bail Process
Bail is kind of a strange thing. Since you use it to secure your release from jail while your case winds its way through California’s slow and lengthy legal process, bail can be looked at as the price of your freedom. However, since you’re still required to make all official court appearances and could face […]
Are You Eligible For Bail?
Getting arrested is terrifying. It’s supposed to be. The goal is to make the process scary enough that you never want to go through it again. When most people are arrested, their biggest source of fear is that they simply don’t know what will happen. While they’ve heard of bail on television, they don’t understand […]
Most Common Crimes In California During Covid-19
One of the more fascinating aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is watching how it has impacted the crime rates. Not only has the number of arrests changed since COVID-19 was discovered in the United States, but the types of crimes are also different. When the government first started to shut things down, many of us […]
How Much Does Bail Cost & How Do I Post Bail?
What is better, a bail agent or a bail bondsman? These two titles may sound different but they really mean the same thing. A bail agent is a bail bondsman and vice versa. How much does a bail bond cost? Pricing is dependent on the amount of the bail. In California, bail bond companies charge […]