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There is a period of limbo between a person’s arrest and his or her trial. If you can’t afford to pay the bail, then you will probably have to remain in jail while you await your trial. As this can be many months, getting out of jail is obviously a high priority. Bail bond companies exist to offer an option for people who can’t afford to bail themselves out. The bail bond company will cover the bail for a small fee, and has an agreement with the court that the individual will return for the hearing. Bail can range from hundreds or thousands of dollars in a DUI case to tens of thousands or more, so it’s easy to see the benefits of having a bail bond company to offer assistance.
If you can’t afford bail, as many people can’t, bail bonds allow you to leave jail and continue with your life until your trial. This means you’ll be able to see your friends and family, and keep going to work and other appointments while awaiting trial.
- How quickly can bail bonds be issued?
Bail bonds can often be issued almost immediately after the arrest. If the bail bond company is open 24/7, bonds can be issued at any time. The bond is intended to last for however long it takes for the client to receive a verdict from the court.
- How much does it cost to purchase a bail bond?
While a suspect is in jail, a friend of family member must buy the bail bond and pay the bill for it. Usually the cost is about 10% of the total bail amount. After the friend or relative of the suspect pays this fee and cosigns for the bail bond, the arrestee can leave jail on bail.
If you or someone you know is arrested, there’s no need to be stuck in jail. Golden Eagle Bail Bonds is available 24/7 to help you out. For more information on bail bonds and bail bond financing, visit us on the Web or call us at (888) 433-1615.
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If you’ve ever been arrested, you may have had a feeling of helplessness or that you were trapped with no options. Or, you may have had the opposite response, and been surprised to find yourself less restricted than you expected. There are many myths and misconceptions about the process of being arrested, so let’s try clear up a few of them here.
“If I’m not read my rights, my case has to be thrown out.”
Although police are always supposed to read an arrestee his or her Miranda rights, your case will not be dismissed if your rights are not read to you. However, a judge may decide to throw out any statements made in police custody if a person was never advised of his or her right to remain silent and have an attorney.
“I’ll never be able to win my criminal case.”
No matter how much it may seem that the odds are against you, you are still innocent until proven guilty. Sometimes people are too quick to plea bargain a case instead of letting it go to trial because they are convinced that the verdict will be guilty. Although there are some cases in which a plea bargain may be the best choice, you always have the option of taking the case to trial.
No matter how much it may seem that the odds are against you, you are still innocent until proven guilty.
“Since I’m planning to plead guilty, I don’t need to hire a lawyer.”
It may seem unnecessary to pay for a lawyer if you’re not trying to argue the case. But with many cases there is a wide range of possible sentences that could be handed down to you, and it would be naïve to trust that the prosecutor and judge will be lenient.
Another common myth is that after getting arrested you will be stuck in jail. Although it depends on the case, you’ll often be able to post bail and go free until your court date. This is where bail bonds come in. A bail bond company like Golden Eagle Bail Bonds can help cover bail for you while you get your case sorted out. You can contact us for 24/7 bail bond assistance. For more questions on bail bonds and bail bond financing, give us a call at (888) 433-1615 or visit our website.
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No two criminal cases are the same, but this video hopes to explain some of the process of criminal arrest.
The first stages of arrest consist of being taken into custody, the booking process, and, if eligible, bail. Next, the defendant will be arraigned, wherein the judge will ask questions about the defendant’s attorney and announce future dates for the case. In most criminal cases, the case will go to a plea bargain, where the defendant will agree to one or more charges in exchange for a lighter sentence.
If a plea bargain deal cannot be reached, or if the defendant wants to plead innocence, the court will go to trial. If that trial then leads to a guilty verdict, the convicted person will receive his or her sentence.
If you are arrested and need help meeting the bail requirement, call Golden Eagle Bail Bonds at (888) 433-1615 or visit our website for more information, including how to set up bail bonds financing. We answer our phones 24/7 and have locations near all area jails.
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Our recent articles have focused on famous celebrity arrests and the basics of posting bail. For more information on either of these subjects, have a look at the great resources below.
For more information, call Golden Eagle Bail Bonds at (888) 433-1615 today. We offer affordable and reliable bail bonds services in Fullerton and surrounding areas. We answer our phone 24/7 and have locations near all area jails.
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If you ever find yourself on the wrong side of the law, then this video can show you how to get out of jail—albeit not freely. As the speaker makes clear, you can pay the entire bail bond amount yourself or you can have a bail bondsman do it for you. Either way, you’d better make your set court date, or else you’ll be in some serious trouble.
If you or one of your loved ones is in need of a bail bond, then you should contact Golden Eagle Bail Bonds. Golden Eagle Bail Bonds offers bail bonds and bail bond financing in Fullerton and throughout Southern California, 24/7. For more information, call (888) 433-1615 today.
