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Election Day is Nearing: Here’s What You Should Know About Proposition 25 in California

October 17, 2020 by Bail Man

Proposition 25 will appear on the 2020 general election ballot in California. We don’t want it to pass because for many reasons, including it will hurt arrestees, cost the state jobs and an industry that has been around since the Gold Rush. Prop 25, if passed, would end cash bail in California. We prefer to see the existing system (which has been in existence for years) remain

How Did We Get Here?

How about some perspective? Former Governor Jerry Brown agreed with a proposed law banning cash bail systems in August 2018. He wanted cash bail systems replaced with risk-based assessments created by computer algorithms. The state’s licensed bail bondsmen and related employees did not like this proposed law one bit…they realized quickly this would hurt all facets of the state. They gathered enough signatures for a referendum, which puts the future law up for vote by voters. And now, in 2020, a “yes” vote for Prop 25 will uphold the law and eliminate cash bail in California while a “no” vote will keep cash bail as an option. Obviously, Bail Man Bail Bonds wants you to vote “no!”

Why This Proposition Should Scare Residents

Without the bail industry, there will likely be an increase in racial profiling, since the lack of a bail fee schedule will put too much power in the judge’s hand. Do we really want a situation where the judge keeps a person locked up because they “look the part”? That’s not fair and will hurt those of certain demographics.

Just as bad, if we vote yes on the new proposition, it will, in all likelihood clog up the system. After all, we can’t just change a system and institution that’s been around for years and years overnight without any hiccups. Now, everyone is going to be out at once and people who should not be on the streets will be out on the outside based upon an algorithm. An algorithm! It hurts us in all areas. Crime could run rampant in California. Can you rest easy at night knowing that someone who should be locked out is now roaming the streets?

Bail bondsman make sure people have their day in court and that they reappear when they should. By working with a bail bondsman, the arrestee and his or her family has a vested interest in them staying on the straight and narrow and showing up to court dates while they wait for their trial to begin. Voting yes to this proposition could cause chaos and put the criminal justice system in California at risk, while also making the lives of everyday citizens less safe.

The Importance of Bail Bonds

How do bail bonds work? If someone is arrested and jailed, a judge “sets bail” based on their alleged crime and some other factors. Generally, judges follow a “bail schedule” that shows dollar amounts associated with different crimes. If bail gets set at several thousand dollars, most people don’t have that kind of money… so they turn to bail bond companies like Bail Man to get the needed money to get out of jail “on bail.” The bail bondsman typically charges a fraction of the bond amount as their fee for providing this service. And he or she arranges with the courts to have the defendant released from jail. The bondsman plays a role in making sure the defendant appears at hearings since he or she doesn’t want to lose their money if the defendant doesn’t show up like they’re supposed to! This system works surprisingly well. Why mess with something that works?

Who wants Prop 25 to pass? The California Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters of California, and Governor Newsom want to end cash bail. Do enough voters in California agree with these people? We shall see when it’s put to vote this November.

Make your voice be heard though and tell the state of California you want jobs saved and a great industry that has been around since the Gold Rush to continue to exist. We help people on their worst days, and the government overstepping their bounds and trying to end our industry would cause all sorts of hiccups in our judicial system. Check out a previous post that discusses that in more detail here.

So this November 3^rd, Vote NO on Proposition 25!

If Your Loved One Gets Locked Up, Here’s Why You Call a Bail Bondsman

August 6, 2020 by Bail Man

Few things are more worrisome than getting that phone call from a loved one telling you they have been arrested. Nevertheless, after the shock of receiving the phone call wears off, it’s essential you act quickly to provide them with the help and support they need.

If your loved one is locked up, the quickest and most surefire way to get them out is to work with a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman can help you get your loved one out of jail the quickest, even if he or she or you are experiencing economic issues, since a bail bond allows you to get your loved one out with having to pay the entire bail amount all in one swoop.

Moreover, a bail bond can be used on a wide range of charges, including but not limited to DWIs, domestic incidents, robberies or any other felony in which your loved one is indicted and a bail is set by the judge presiding over the case. The price of bail is determined by the severity of the crime, and a bail bondsman will work with you to help get your loved one out. A bail bondsman never judges; we all make mistakes and we are just here to provide our clients with the services they need at their most difficult times, and to help protect their rights.

Reasons to Work With Bail Man Bail Bonds

We know the ins and outs of the system and will work on your behalf to get your loved one ASAP! While we may not be lawyers, we’ve been around the criminal justice system long enough to explain to you exactly what’s to come and precisely what you can do to provide the support your loved one needs.
We save you a great deal of money, since you only have to put up a fraction of the cost of the bail, rather than having to pay the full amount.
We’re tax free!
If your loved one misses his or her court date, we can reinstate the bail. In this situation, the county puts a bench warrant out for your arrest, but we can take you back to court and have bail reinstated since it supersedes the bench warrant.
Working with us is the quickest way to get your loved one out of lockup. This is more important than perhaps ever before thanks to COVID pandemic. It’s bad enough your loved one is stuck inside with terrible food and living conditions…but now they have to worry about getting sick and really have little to no control over being able to avoid the illness if the virus enters the building and spreads.
We are fully insured and certified and have built our sterling reputation by providing our clients with fast and friendly service!
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for our clients!

Bail Man Bail Bonds works with clients throughout the area, including those in, LA County, Ventura County, Orange County. More specifically, we’ll travel to Hollywood, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Fernando, Glendale, Long Beach and Van Nuys, among other locations. We’ve been doing this for years and we’ll help you throughout the process. We’re here for you!

Call us toll free at 866-945-2245 for more information.

Here’s Why You Should Vote ‘No’ on the SB 10 in California this November

May 29, 2020 by Bail Man

Have you heard about the SB 10 in California and the importance of the upcoming vote regarding it this November? Whether you have or not, it’s important you know the facts.

SB 10 and the Attempt to Eliminate Bail in California

For years, California residents were able to use a cash bail system for detained criminal suspects to ensure they could be released from in jail in exchange for a promise they would return for their criminal hearings. It serves as an ideal and fair tool to make sure defendants showed up for trial, but didn’t have to stay in jail while they were still presumed to be innocent. The bond rates were set by the state’s superior courts, and could be increased or decreased based on what judges thought was fair based on the charges and other extenuating circumstances. Bond is good for a year, sometimes even longer. Most people can’t afford to pay their bond, which is why the bail industry is so important.

Nevertheless, California pushed through SB 10, which would end the use of cash bail for detained suspects. Instead, there would be a hearing to assess the risk of granting pre-trial release, and to determine the conditions of granting bail, which could lead to a host of issues. Fortunately, thanks to a referendum to overturn SB 10, California residents will be able to vote on it in November of 2020.

Here’s why you should be against SB 10

It puts way too much power in the judge’s hands, which is not ideal in a system built on checks and balances. We all have biases, overt or covert, and judges are human just like anyone else. However, for the worse judges who may knowingly or unknowingly profile, it could put minorities at a major disadvantage. What’s more, if the judge doesn’t let you out, you have to wear that hideous orange jump suit to court? Who do you think makes a better impression on the court – a person in nice clothes or a person in that orange jump suit? It puts dependents at a severe disadvantage.
Imagine a loved one was arrested. Jail is an awful place; we’ve heard horror stories of clients having to use toilet paper as a pillow and the food is just putrid. Wouldn’t you want him or her to have someone who knows the ins and outs of the system and can get them out right away? If you’re waiting on a judge, it could take days or weeks! Each county has at least 2,000 inmates, so that’s over 160,000 inmates trying to get out, which clogs the system. The client and the bail bondsman have an actual relationship, and while your bondsman may not be a lawyer, he does have years of experience in the field and can be a sounding board. Your bondsman will be with you every step of the process.
Bail bonds are tax free! They don’t cost the tax payers of California a cent.
Bail Man Bail Bonds will work with clients to develop a payment plan that suits their needs.
Removing the bail industry will clog the system and take it longer for you or your loved one to get out of jail while awaiting trial. This is especially important during the coronavirus pandemic…who wants their loved one in a place where the virus is known to rapidly spread?
When using a bail bondsman, we can come right away and can do another bond if the judge raises bail. If the state is ahead of it, you could be waiting several days…in jail!
If something happens that causes you to miss your court date, we can reinstate the bail, since it supersedes the bench warrant.
It may not be comfortable for defendants. For instance, if your case takes 6 months to finalize after delay and delay, you may be required to wear an ankle bracelet with a GPS tracking device, which costs $500 dollars a month! You have to wear this device 24-7 (if it comes off for any reason, your probation officer is immediately alerted). It’s an expensive nuisance to endure while you’re awaiting trial.
Without the bail bond industry, expect taxpayers to have to fund more programs to get the new systems up and running efficiently. It will cost the state and its taxpayers bundles of money, and it still does nothing to guarantee defendants will show up to trial. Wouldn’t those dollars be better spent on other aspects of the criminal justice system?
Reduced privacy. The defendant is practically forfeiting their right to privacy. The government will know where the defendant is at all times. This change would make the government bigger and remove a bail bondsman, who works to help protect your rights!

Get Out And Vote ‘No’ On SB 10 This November!

Sadly, only about 10% of Californians understand the importance and urgency of voting ‘no’ on SB 10. That has to change as it will cause so many issues for the state, and get rid of an industry that’s been around since the gold rush days. As such, the details above are just some of the many reasons why you should vote ‘no’ on SB 10 this November.

Bailman Bailbonds Will Get You Out of Jail Like Yesterday!

If you need the help of Bailman Bailbonds, give us a call at 866-945-2245. We’re are open 24-7 for our customers; if you need us to bail you out, we’ll to help you immediately. We service customers throughout the LA County, Ventura County and Orange County areas, including those in Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Van Nuys, Burbank, San Fernando, Glendale and Long Beach.