How Do I Choose A Bail Agent?

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Choosing the right bail agent is a very important task, your loved one’s freedom hangs in the balance. So, how do you do it? It is not like they teach you how to do this in school. Luckily, Los Angeles Bail Bond Store is here to help you.

When looking at a bail agent, you need to consider how much experience he or she has. The longer someone has been in the business, the better that bail agent probably is. The more time you spend bailing people out of jails, the more you learn about the bail process. Bail agents who have been working at their job for years, have learned hundreds of little tricks that help speed up the bail bond process, or make it easier for you.

You also want to find a bail agent that can actually help you in your area. This can be difficult, if you are trying to bail a loved one out of jail on the other side of the state. In instances like that, you will want to work with a statewide bail bond company like Los Angeles Bail Bond Store. One of our bail agents will be able to work with you locally, while another works with the jail.

Most importantly, you want to find a bail agent that you can trust. The best way to decide if you can trust a bail agent, is to ask for his or her license number. Ours is 1841120. If the bail agent will not share their license number with you, then something is wrong and you need to find another bail agent. Having the bail agent’s license number allows you to look him or her up and see how good of a bail agent he or she is in the eyes of the state of California. A trustworthy bail agent will have no problem sharing that information with you.

If you need to bail someone out of jail, trust that the experienced bail agents at Los Angeles Bail Bond Store will be more than happy to help you. We are a statewide bail bond company that has been helping Californians since 1987.

Call Los Angeles Bail Bond Store at 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now to talk to one of our expert bail agents.

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How Much Does A Bail Bond Cost In California?

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Are you looking to bail a friend or family member out of jail, but are worried about the cost? Do not fret, Los Angeles Bail Bond Store can help you out. We have been making bail bonds cheap and affordable for Californians for the last 30 years.

In California, all bail bonds start out as 10% of the person’s bail. This means that if your lo ved one’s bail is set at $10,000, his or her bail bond will only cost $1,000. This is the standard price set by the state of California, however, some bail bond companies can offer you a discount.

At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store, we are able to offer qualified clients a 20% discount on the price of the bail bond. What this means is, instead of paying 10% of the bail, you only pay 8%. If we use the same bail from before, the new price of the bail bond would be $800 with this discount. To qualify for this discount, you must be one of the following:

  • A Union Member
  • A Member of the Military
  • A Member of AARP
  • A Homeowner
  • Have a Private Attorney

If you meet one of those requirements, then we can give you the discount.

On top of that discount, all of our clients can pay their bail bond off with a personalized payment plan. At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store, we know that no 2 people are alike, which means we should not expect 2 individuals to pay off their bail bond in the same way. That is why our bail agents will work with you to create a customized payment plan.

For affordable bail bonds, call Los Angeles Bail Bond Store at 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.

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What Do I Do When Someone I Care About Is Arrested?

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When someone you care about has been arrested, you undoubtedly want to help out. This means that you will probably want to bail your loved one out of jail. When it comes to bail, you have 2 options:

  1. You can pay a cash bail, which will be the full amount of your loved one’s bail.
  2. You can get a bail bond, which will only cost 10% of your loved one’s bail.

At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store, we help our clients bail their loved ones out of jail with affordable bail bonds. Bailing a loved one out of jail is extremely easy when you have our bail agents assisting you.

To get the bail process started, all you need to do is talk to one of our bail agents. You can do that online, over the phone, or in person, whichever method works best for you. Our helpful bail agents will be more than happy to walk you through the bail process and answer any questions that you might have about it. Once you are satisfied and all of your questions have been answered, our bail agent will begin filling out the paperwork to secure your loved one’s release from jail.

In order to find the person you are trying to bail out in the county jail system, we will need his or her name, birthday, and the county where he or she was arrested. After that, our bail agent should be able gather the rest of the needed information from the county jail system.

Next, our bail agent will work with you to create a personalized payment plan that works with your budget.

Once everything has been taken care, one of our bail agents will hurry over to the jail to secure your loved one’s release from jail. Bailing a loved one out of jail really is that simple, and with our professional help, your loved one can be out of jail in just a few short hours.

If you want to get your loved one out of jail, then you want to call Los Angeles Bail Bond Store at 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.

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What College Is And Isn’t About

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Being in college most likely means you’re at least 18 years old, which also means that you can have a lot of fun but also get into a lot of trouble when the fun goes wrong. For example, you’ll be invited to college parties where there will be alcohol. You might not be 21 years old yet so by law, you’re not supposed to take a drink. You’re the only person who can make that decision for yourself.

So maybe you do, and you end up driving yourself home – or tried to. You were pulled over by the cops and arrested with a DUI. They don’t call your parents to pick you up from jail – you have to post bail. YOU can call your parents for help, but again, at this age now, that’s up to you to decide.

On top of that, your grades and class attendance may suffer. Administration will be aware of the situation. They can suspend, even expel you from school, but most likely they won’t, unless this turned out to be a very serious situation and/ or this is a constant habit of yours.

On top of that, you put yourself in danger; you put others in danger to. You got yourself worried, and you got your friends and family worried.

That’s a lot for a college-aged student to deal with.

We’re not saying or hoping this will happen to you; we’re saying that it has and can. It may not happen exactly like this, but things along these lines can. Everyone has a different college experience. Some are less fortunate than others and get those few brushes with the law. Some are most unfortunate and don’t get to see the end of college.

And these consequences don’t stem from just underage drinking. It can stem from other harmful and illegal activity.

Our team here at Riverside Bail Bonds doesn’t want to scare you from having fun in college; we just want to caution you to make smart and sound decisions, WHILE having fun. We will be there to make sure you CONTINUE to have some fun even after being arrested (if that happens) because we will help you bail out of jail quickly.

Again, we hope you never come to this and have to call us for help, but if you do need a bail bond for yourself or a loved one, contact Riverside Bail Bond Store online or at 877-793-2245.

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How Much Does Bail Cost & How Do I Post Bail?

  • What’s 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 bonds companies charge 10% of the bail price. If your loved one’s bail is $10,000, then it will cost $1,000 to bail him out using a bail bonds company.
  • Do you offer discounts?
    Yes. At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store we can offer a 20% discount on the price of the bail bond if a co-signer is a member of the military, AARP, is a homeowner, or if the client has a private attorney. With this discount, instead of paying $1,000 for the same bond, you only have to pay $800.
  • What is a co-signer?
    A co-signer is anyone who is willing to sign for your loved one’s release. The signer is promising that all the money will be paid and that their loved one will go to all of their court dates. A co-signer takes responsibility for their loved one.
  • How do I make payments?
    We accept a number of different payment methods at Los Angeles Bail Bond Store. We accept cash, checks and most major credit cards. We also have the ability to accept payments online, over the phone, or in person at an office.
  • How much do I have to pay?
    Again, cost depends on the price of the bail itself. Initially you need to pay 10% of the bail. Depending on your information, we may be able to offer discounts.
  • With interest, how much do I have to pay?
    At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store we do not charge interest, you only have to pay the 10%.
  • How much do I have to put up front?
    Again, pricing varies from case to case and depends vastly on the people who are co-signing the bail bond.
  • How long does it take for my loved one to be released?
    After the initial payment has been received, your loved one can be out in as little as two hours. However, the time varies from county to county. Time can vary anywhere from 2 hours to several, depending on the current workload of the jail.
  • Can you see if I have a warrant?
    Yes, we can. If you think there might be a warrant out for your arrest, just call Los Angeles Bail Bond Store and we will see if you do indeed have a warrant.
  • Who can bail out my friend?
    Anyone who cares about your friend can bail him or her out of jail. You do not have to be related to someone to bail him or her out of jail.
  • Can you bail my friend in Nevada out of jail?
    No. At Los Angeles Bail Bond Store we are only licensed to bail people out of jail in California. If you want to bail someone out of jail in a state other than California, you will need to contact a bail agent in that state.
  • Do you do immigration bonds?
    No. There are companies that specialize in those kinds of bonds.
  • What happens if I do not bail out my friend or family member?
    Your loved one stays in jail until he is either found innocent and released or found guilty and sentenced. Until then your loved one has to go to all court appearances in an orange jumpsuit which does not look good to the court.
  • If I cannot bail somebody out immediately, up to how many days do I have to be able to bail them out of jail?
    There is no time limit to bailing a friend or family member out of jail. Your loved one can be bailed out of jail until he or she has been sentenced.
  • Do I need to give collateral?
    Most bonds at Los Angeles Bail Bond Store do not need collateral. We use your signature as collateral in most cases. However, for larger bails, starting around $100,000, you may need to put down something as collateral. This varies from case to case and depends greatly on the co-signers.
  • What happens if I miss a payment?
    If you happen to miss a payment, it is not a huge deal. If you know in advance that you are going to be late on a payment, let us know. We know that life can be difficult at times and that things that were certain a few months ago, might have changed. If your budget has changed, we can work with you on payment and even readjust your payment plan to fit your budget better.
  • Can you tell me what my friend or family member was arrested for?
    Yes, we can. Just give us your friend or family member’s name, birthday, and the county where he or she was arrested. We use that information to find your loved one in the county system and to answer any of your questions.
    Do I have to wait to finish making my final payment before I can be bailed out again?
    No. We can even adjust the payments on your first bail bond to make it easier on you to pay for both of them.
  • If I get approved, how much time do I have to make the first payment?
    It depends on your individual situation. We customize our payment plans to work with your budget and situation. We can even get you a 0 down bail bonds payment plan based on your situation.
  • Will I receive a statement every month?
    Yes.
  • What is collateral?
    Collateral is something of equal value to the bail bond that the co-signer puts up to cover the bond. If the client fails to pay for the bail bond, then the company takes whatever was put up as collateral.
  • Can I use a payment plan to pay for the bail bond?
    Yes. We create payment plans for all of our clients to help make paying for the bail bond easier. We will work with you to create a customized payment plan that fits into your personal budget. The payments will break up the large cost of the bail bond into smaller, more manageable monthly payments.

Chat With Us online, or call 877-793-2245. We will not let you down.

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Use Your Arrest as Personal Motivation

Tell your loved one that he or she needs to stop moping around and start getting active on what he or she wants to do from here on out. He or she is still getting through a difficult time, having been arrested just recently. However, that is no excuse to drag on the sadness. If anything, it should be motivation to be a better person, and prove to others, and themselves, that they will not be defined by their arrest.

It is helpful to have friends and family like you encouraging them along the way and offering advice and assistance. However, you cannot do the whole job for them. They need to know that.

Your loved one’s Riverside Bail Bond Store bail agent knows firsthand how much an arrest can hurt or help a person. We have seen people struggle with their arrest record, but we have also seen so many more people bury it in their past and move on. We want your loved one to be a part of the latter group. Let us help him or her together.

If you need a bail bond for yourself or a loved one, do not hesitate to reach out to Riverside Bail Bond Store. We can be reached daily online, or at 877-793-2245.

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What to Expect When You Did Not Expect Your Loved One to Be Arrested

When your loved one is arrested and taken away, you are initially offered short and few details about what to expect. All you know is that he or she is being taken away and you are now stressed, frantic, and worried. You have no clue as to what comes next. Here is what to expect when you did not expect your loved one to be arrested.

Well, your loved one will be booked: getting fingerprinted, taking a mugshot, and personal items will be taken away. He or she will be arraigned, meaning he or she will be formally charged for the crime and told how much the bail will be.

At this point, you will want to take the bail amount information, along with the location of where he or she is being held, and future contact info, and get in touch with Riverside Bail Bond Store. We are California’s leading bail bond company and we will work with you to create a customized payment plan for an affordable bail bond. How affordable? It will depend on the bail amount, but it will be 90% less than if you were paying cash bail.

After we can get that paperwork done, we will transfer it to the jail, they will process it, and release your loved one to you shortly. From there, you just need to make sure your loved one continues to show up for his or her court appointments.

It is a pretty easy process to understand, especially with your Riverside Bail Bond Store bail agent by your side the entire way.

Now that your preliminary answers have been answered, feel free to contact Riverside Bail Bond Store anytime online, or at 877-793-2245 for further details, to receive a free consultation, or to simply begin the paperwork.

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Netflix Password Sharing: It Is Now a Federal Crime

Let’s be honest, if you are a Netflix user, than you either:

  • Have your own account but have shared your password with friends and family.
  • Have the password to a friend or family member’s account, and use theirs instead of creating your own.

Previously, sharing the password to a Netflix account was not illegal. However, now it is, and it is prosecutable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. We are not kidding. Who do you have to thank for this? Some man, who we will keep anonymous, who left his job but continued to use the password of his former coworker to download employee information.

In short, sharing Netflix passwords is now a federal crime, punishable by fines and perhaps a short jail sentence, but that is unlikely. Prosecutions are not expected to happen soon. After all, we are sure this new law affects millions of users, but beware account owners. We recommend changing your password and letting your loved ones know why. You can even send them a news piece on it to back yourself up. To everyone else, get your own accounts so that you are no longer breaking the law.

Riverside Bail Bond Store does not foresee the need to bail people out of jail because they were arrested for sharing a Netflix password, but if we do need to, we will not waste any time. We can be reached online, or at 877-793-2245.

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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 in prison cannot use a bail bond to get out. Bail is reserved for newly arrested individuals.

A judge will be the one to determine someone’s eligibility for bail. He or she will look at what crime was committed, the defendant’s criminal history, his or her relationships within the community, their financial ability to post bail, and their possible flight risk. Bail is set very high because it is an incentive for the defendant to honor his or her release conditions and show up in court like he or she is supposed to. If the person does this, then he or she will get their cash bail money back.

However, a majority of people do not bail out of jail with a cash bail; most people use bail bonds. Bail bonds will cost the defendant, and anyone willing to help pay on his or her behalf, only 10% of the full bail amount. This 10% is paid off over a period of time. This affords more convenience and leniency. Still, the defendant will need to show up for court or he or she will have their bail bond revoked and taken back into custody. Overall, bail bonds are a more ideal option for the majority of defendants and their loved ones.

See how Riverside Bail Bond Store can make your process more affordable and easier. Talk to one of our professional and friendly bail agents right now by chatting online or calling 877-793-2245.

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Riverside Bail Bond Store Will Not Judge

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Unlike other bail bond companies, Riverside Bail Bond Store in California does not judge, and does not try to teach you a lesson. So if you were arrested, we are not going to ask why and make that be the deciding point to whether or not we will give you a bail bond. We only ask because it will help us determine how much the bail bond will cost.

We see a person who is in need of a bail bond to get out of jail and return home to a supportive and loving environment. We see that and we will certainly work for you to get you out of jail, no problem at all.

Connect with an Riverside Bail Bond Store team member anytime online or at 877-793-2245 to get the affordable bail bond you deserve.

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