Keep Bailing

San Bernardino, CA – After the Sheriff’s Department performed a two-year investigation back in 2003, of Boone’s Bail Bond Company, they found compelling evidence that Tidwells and company had paid inmates to promote their business. Six years later, 4 people, including a son of a sheriff,  plead guilty to performing inappropriate bail bond practices in San Bernardino County.

Both, Shirley Tidwell and her husband, Danial “Boone” Tidwell,  after pleading guilty to the misdemeanor charges, were sentenced to three years probation and a fine. Shirley Tidwell pleaded guilty to three counts, while Danial Tidwell pleaded guilty to five, for him, resulting in 180 days of house arrest.

Deputy District Attorney, William Lee, explained that prosecutors objected to the Tidwell’s pleas, which had been made directly to the court on Friday, further explaining that the misdemeanors were unsuitable for the two. Wednesday, Lee said, “Because I think they were in charge of the entire operation. They owned the business.” He further described their behavior as continuous and flagrant.

Both Randy Ideshi and Jerry Christian plead guilty to one misdemeanor count by way of plea bargains.  They were both sentenced to two years probation.

The fines for both Danial and Shirley Tidwell, exceeded $20,000 together. However, Ideshi was only fined $1,000 and Christian was ordered to pay $3,125.

After the 180 day grace period, if all fines are paid, Danial can ask to be released from his probation. It is also said that prosecutors are not opposed to terminating Ideshi and Christian’s probation, after one year.

There are four other defendants still remaining that will appear in court for a hearing on August 27. Those include Michael Steel, Samantha Widener, Keith Widener,  and Kirk Widener.