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I Don't Live In California; Can I Still Work With A California Bail Bondsman?

Bail Expert — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:10:00 GMT

Our office frequently receives calls from people out-of-state, hopeful we'll be able to assist them with Texas; Florida; or even South Carolina bail bonds. Although we do have relationships with bail bonds agencies in other states, we are unable to post bonds outside of California.

If you don't live here but you need to bail a loved one out of one of the South Bay jails, however, we can absolutely help you. You do not need to live in California to bail someone out of a California jail. At Adelante Bail Bonds we find that most our our clients prefer to sign paperwork via email, fax and scanner, which means you don't need to come to our office for us to help you.

If you need South Bay bail bonds assistance call our office now at 310-626-4100. An expert bail bondsman is available to take your call at any hour, day or night, weekends and holidays included. All calls are handled professionally and confidentially and we can assist you process the necessary paperwork without your needing to leave your home or office. Flexible payment plans are available to those who qualify. Call 310-626-4100 now to speak with a South Bay bail bondsman.

Am I Eligible For Bail Bonds Financing?

Bail Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:45:00 GMT

In order to be eligible to finance a bail bond through our company you will either need to own a homer and/or have good credit. When you call our office we will need to ask you several questions and can give you an answer as to whether you qualify within minutes.

The South bay bail bondsman you speak with will need to know how long you've lived in California, your current employment situation and your credit rating. They will then ask for your permission to run your credit (yes, we will run your credit). We will do everything we can to get as creative and flexible as possible in order to come up with a payment solution that works within your budget.

If you have questions about South Bay bail bonds call our office at any time, day or night. An expert bail bondsman can be reached 24-hours a day by calling 310-626-4100. We accept all major credit cards and can even help you process the necessary paperwork without your ever needing to leave your home or office. In fact, most of our clients work with us over phone, fax and email. Call 310-626-4100 now to learn more about bail bonds payment plans and zero-percent financing options.

How Does A Bondsman Pay South Bay Bail?

Bail Expert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:35:00 GMT

Q. I'm confused. My cousin's bail is $25,000 but the bail bondsman said a bond would only cost $2,500. Do I need to pay the remainder to the court?

A. No. When someone has been arrested and detained and works with a South Bay bail bonds company to help get them out of jail, the bondsman will charge a fee equal to 10% of the total amount of bail to post a bail bond. A bail bond is a piece of paper that's posted with the court that promises that, once released, the defendant will return to court on a pre-scheduled date and time in order to have their case resolved. If the defendant chooses to skip bail, the South Bay bail bondsman and the person who signed the bail bond contract will need to pay the full amount of the original bail to the court if the defendant is not returned to custody within six months.

If someone you know and care for has been arrested in the South Bay we can help. Call us at any time, day or night at 310-626-4100 for immediate bail bonds assistance.

How Much Will A South Bay Bail Bond Cost?

Bail Expert — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:55:00 GMT

Purchasing South Bay bail bonds will cost the same as it would to purchase one anywhere else in the state. In California, bail is regulated by the state Department of Insurance, and the Department of Insurance has capped the fee that bail bonds companies charge for their services at 10% of the total amount of what the court has set a defendant's bail.

Thus, if you have a friend or family member who has been arrested and taken to a South Bay jail and their bail has been set at $20,000, you would only have to pay $2,000 to have them released. In some cases, bail bonds can be obtained at an 8% rate. That discount is typically reserved for active and retired military personnel, union members, and those who are working with an attorney.

At Adelante Bail Bonds, we are experts in writing South Bay bail bonds and can help you get a friend or family member out of jail fast. Call us at 310-626-4100 24-hours a day to learn more about how we can help and to find out if you're eligible to for an 8% bond rate.

Is A Bail Bond An Immigration Bond?

Bail Expert — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:05:00 GMT

No. Although bail bonds and immigration bonds both allow a person to be released from custody until they need to appear back before a judge, they serve different purposes.

If a person is detained because they are believed to be in the United States without the proper documentation they will likely be permitted to be released from detention after having an immigration bond posted. Much like the name implies, immigration bonds are utilized in situations where a person's immigration status is in question.

Bail bonds, on the other hand are utilized when a person has been arrested and charged with a crime, such as theft, possession of a controlled substance, or driving under the influence.

If you know someone who has been arrested and detained in the South Bay and you have questions about how South Bay bail bonds work, call our office now at 310-626-4100. Someone is available to assist you 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Most of our clients are pleased to learn they are eligible for no-collateral bail bonds and we are able to offer flexible and creative payment plans to those who qualify. Call 310-626-4100 now to speak with an expert South Bay bail bondsman.

How Is Bail Set In South Bay?

Bail Expert — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:55:00 GMT

When a person is arrested and taken to a South Bay jail, the Los Angeles County Bail Schedule will generally determine the bail amount. Bail schedules list bail amounts for different charges, and the more serious a crime is, the higher that amount will be.

Bail is not something that's negotiable and only judges are permitted to raise, remove, or lower that cost. Yet just because someone's bond has been set at $50,000, that's not to say the full amount needs to be posted with the court in order to get them out of jail.

By working with a South Bay bail bondsman you'll only need to post 10% of the full amount with the bail bond company in order to get someone released from jail. If you have questions about South Bay bail bonds a bondsman at Adelante Bail Bonds will be able to assist you. We offer a variety of convenient and creative payment options to help get people out of jail quickly.

What Is Bail Recovery?

Bail Expert — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT

A bail bond is a contract between a defendant, the court, and the South Bay bail bondsman who posted it. That contract promises the defendant will return for mandated court appearances despite the defendant being granted a temporary release from jail.

The defendant is promising the bail bondsman and the court that they will appear as required. The South Bay bail bonds company is promising the court the same thing, and if that promise is broken, they will assume liability for paying the court the full amount of the defendant's bail.

If the defendant skips bail the bondsman will be given six months to find them and return them to custody. If they're successful, the bail bond will be exonerated and they will no longer need to pay. If they are unsuccessful, they will be placed in a financial situation.

Ultimately, bail recovery allows bondsmen to pursue, arrest, and return defendants to jail through their own efforts or by hiring a bounty hunter.

If you have questions about bail bonds and want to know if you're eligible for zero-percent bail bonds financing call Adelante Bail Bonds now at 310-626-4100. An expert bail bondsman is available to take your call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

What Is Bail Enforcement

Bail Expert — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Bail enforcement involves the return of a defendant who "skipped bail" to police custody. When a person works with a South Bay bail bondsman to get out of jail, they are still required to return to court to have their case resolved. Should that person fail to appear, a bench warrant will be issued for their immediate arrest. It will then become the responsibility of the South Bay bail bonds company they worked with to have the defendant returned to custody within a six-month time period. If they are unable to do so, they, and the person who co-signed the bail bond, will be responsible for paying the full amount of the original bail to the court.

Bail bonds companies have a vested interest in making sure that doesn't happen and may employ the use of a "bounty hunter" (also called a bail enforcement agent) to assist them in locating a defendant, if necessary.

If you need assistance in getting a friend or loved one out of one of the South Bay jails call Adelante Bail Bonds now at 310-626-4100 for 24-hour assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail

Bail Expert — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:30:00 GMT

After being in business for more than 40 years, we've heard all sorts of questions about bail from our clients. Below are some of the most common Q&A's.

Are bondsman bounty hunters?

Not exactly. South Bay bail bondsman helps get people out of jails. If a defendant willfully fails to attend mandated court appearances, a "bounty hunter" may be called for assistance in locating them and returning them to jail.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a piece of paper that's posted with the court that promises the defendant will appear back before a judge when required. Bail bonds allow defendants to be temporarily released from jail while their case is being resolved.

What happens if a defendant doesn't go to court?

The judge would immediately revoke their bond and issue a warrant for their immediate arrest. Skipping bail is very serious offense and should absolutely be avoided.

South Bay bail bonds can be posted 24-hours a day. If you need assistance in bailing a friend or loved one out of jail call us locally at 310-626-4100. An expert bondsman is available to assist you 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Flexible and creative payment plans are available for those who qualify.

Are Bail Bond Fees Returned?

Bail Expert — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:10:00 GMT

No.

When a person is arrested and hires a South Bay bail bondsman to help get them out of jail the cost of a bail bond is paid to them as a fee for that service.

South Bay bail bonds are basically insurance policies that promise the defendant will appear before a judge, when mandated, in order to have their case resolved. If the defendant willfully fails to appear the bail bonds company could potentially be on the hook to pay the full amount of the original amount of bail to the court.

Because bail bonds companies take on a certain amount of liability when they bail a person out of jail, they charge a non-refundable fee for their services.

At Adelante Bail Bonds we have more than 40-years of experience in helping people get out of South Bay jails. We will take the time to explain how bail bonds work and will handle your call with confidentiality and professionalism. Call us 24-hours a day, 7-days a week at 310-626-4100 to learn how we can help you get your friend or loved one out of jail fast.

Consequences For Skipping Bail

Bail Expert — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:05:00 GMT

Skipping bail, or failing to appear for mandated court proceedings related to the resolution of a case, is not something one should take lightly. The first thing that will happen is that a bench warrant will be issued for the defendant's immediate arrest.

If a person misses a court date by accident they should call their bondsman immediately. The South Bay bail bonds company they worked with will then provide them a piece of paper to give to the court which will allow for their bond to be reinstated.

If a person willingly fails to appear the South Bay bail bondsman who posted the bond and the person who co-signed the bail bond contract will have six months to return them to police custody. If that does not happen, they will become responsible for paying the full amount of the original bail to the court as a penalty.

Call our office locally at 310-626-4100 to learn more about how bail works and the responsibilities you'll need to be aware of before co-signing a bail bonds contract.

What Jobs Do Bail Bondsman Perform?

Bail Expert — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:50:00 GMT

It's not uncommon for people to confuse bail bondsmen and bounty hunters. Bounty hunters are the people who bondsmen call to help return someone to police custody if they are bailed out of jail and refuse to return to court to have their case resolved.

Bail bondsmen, however, do none of that. Instead, a South Bay bail bondsman works with friends or family members of people who have been arrested in order to help the defendant out of jail. They answer phones, questions about how bail bonds work, and perform necessary correspondence as needed.

If you have a loved one who has been arrested and detained in the South Bay you'll want to call South Bay bail bonds company as quickly as possible. Calls to our office are answered 24-hours a day, 365-days a year and we can assist you in getting your friend or family member out of jail fast. We can be reached locally at 310-626-4100 at any time, day or night, and can answer any questions you might have about how bail works.

South Bay Domestic Violence Arrest

Bail Expert — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:25:00 GMT

Calls to our office from people who have learned a friend or family member has been arrested and charged with domestic violence are not uncommon. The consequences of this type of arrest can be very serious if not dealt with properly and you'll want to quickly speak with someone about South Bay bail bonds to help get the defendant out of jail fast. This will allow them to consult with a criminal attorney to help them prepare their case.

An expert South Bay bail bondsman at Adelante Bail Bonds will be able to answer any questions you might have about how bail bonds work. Someone is available to speak with you by calling 310-626-4100 at any time, day or night, holidays and weekends included. We understand that this can be a stressful time and it's our commitment to our clients to handle all matters with the utmost confidentiality.

Our office can post South Bay bail bonds 24-hours a day. Call 310-626-4100 now to learn how we can help.

Is A Bail Bond A Loan?

Bail Expert — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:10:00 GMT

A bail bond is not a loan. Instead, it is a piece of paper posted with the jail by a South Bay bail bondsman that promises that the defendant will appear in court. Bail bonds companies charge 10% of the total bail cost as a fee for providing this service. That means if bail has been set at $50,000 a bail bond would cost $5,000.

Oftentimes people are unable to pay for South Bay bail bonds all at once. At Adelante Bail Bonds we are committed to working with you to help provide a payment plan that works with your unique financial situation. We also offer our clients zero-percent bail bond financing.

If you need help bailing a friend or family member out of a South Bay jail call us now at 310-626-4100. An expert South Bay bail bondsman is available to assist you 24-hours a day, 365-days a year. We will help you understand how bail bonds work and will work with you to help get your friend or family member out of jail fast.

13 Cited In South Bay For Buying Alcohol For Minors

Bail Expert — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:00 GMT

A combined "Shoulder-Tap Decoy" sting conducted by the Manhattan Beach Police Department, Hermosa Beach Police Department and El Segundo Police Department netted 13 citations against individuals who were purchasing alcohol for minors.

Under the Shoulder Tap Decoy program a minor under the direct supervision of a peace officer stands outside a liquor or convenience store and asks patrons to buy them alcohol. They then indicate they are underage and cannot purchase it themselves. If the adults agree to make the purchase, investigators cite them for furnishing alcohol to a minor.

The Daily Breeze reports that a total of 232 adults were approached. Two were cited in Hermosa Beach; four were cited in El Segundo and seven were cited in Manhattan Beach.

A spokesperson for the California Alcohol Beverage Control said the agency has been actively working with local law enforcement agencies from throughout the state in an effort to crack down on underage drinking. Statistics show minors generally have a higher rate of drunken driving crashes than adults.

If someone you care for has been arrested in the South Bay and you need to speak with an expert South Bay bail bondsman, call 310-626-4100 now. Someone is available to assist you at any time, day or night, 365-days a year.