Keep Bailing

Last week, in a letter to the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Lee Baca proposed closing the minimum security jail at the Pitchess Detention Center in order to mitigate $79 million in losses to the department due to budget cuts.

The Los Angeles Daily News article states:

The proposal, if ultimately approved, would reduce the amount of time county-sentenced inmates spend in jail and potentially could increase jail violence, Read more »

California Laws Will Keep You Safe

This year, the much anticipated 4th of July holiday falls on a glorious Saturday. What a joy to have the day off to barbeque and relax with family and friends as dusk reveals those beautiful bursts of light in the sky.

However, with all the fires in California as of late, officials are cracking down on any illegal fireworks. This year, spring rains have led to an over abundance of dry grass and brush on mountains, hills, fields and road sides. One single spark from an illegal firework could ignite another monstrous blaze and ruin everyone’s joy.

Officials ask for the help of the public to make this year’s Read more »

We hear it almost everyday: “What’s your rate?” or ”Can I get a bond at 5%?”

We know when someone calls and starts with those questions, we probably aren’t going to write the bond. How do we know? We know because the legal bail rates in California are clear. The people we deal with for bail are concerned with our professionalism and how quickly and efficiently we can get their situation settled. They aren’t looking to do business illegally.

So why do people who need bail call with such questions? One word: “Undercutting.” This is the term used for the practice of offering illegally low rates on bail. It’s a major problem Read more »

While I couldn’t stay awake long enough last night to get an official victory, out of the gate Carmen Trutanich was holding a lead on his opponent Jack Weiss. I was happy to find this morning that Los Angeles has a new City Attorney  who brings high hopes for changes in our criminal system – “Nuch” Trutanich.

As a bail bondsman, I see the City Attorney’s job in terms of Read more »

Even when you’re a celebrity…

When pop songstress Rihanna made her report of assault against R&B hit singer Chris Brown, it is very likely the police took quick measures to capture all the details of her complaint. In this case, Chris Brown was charged on February 8th, 2009 with two felonies of assault in connection to the altercation with Rihanna. The assault is being based on his “creating great bodily injury and criminal threats to her.” Most people are unaware that such threats as “I’m going to kill you,” even when they are not acted upon, are a serious crime. In this case, it appears that there were more than just words exchanged between the couple, but the words alone are enough to bring charges.

According to police search warrant information Read more »