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Texting and Driving in California

It doesn’t matter how many images of horrific wrecks insurance companies and auto agencies put out to warn drivers of ...
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Loitering in California

Loitering in California

For the most part, loitering is harmless and doesn’t bother anyone, but there are times when someone will object to ...
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Abandoned Cars in California

Abandoned Cars in California

California law states that any “vehicle which has been left unattended, standing, parked upon or within 10 feet of the ...
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3 Common California Felonies

3 Common California Felonies

The state and federal law books are full of felonies, but court officers, lawyers, and police officers will quickly tell ...
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Public Intoxication Laws in California

Public Intoxication Laws in California

Everyone knows that if you get behind the wheel and drive your car after you’ve had too much to drink ...
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What Happens If I Bail Someone Out of Jail and They Do Not Show Up for Court?

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You definitely do not want that to happen. If you pay for someone’s bail bond and they do not show up for court, you will feel consequences. You will have to pay off the bail, more than you would have paid if they showed up for court, and the collateral you pledged will need to be surrendered to the bail bond company.

The bail bondsman and the authorities will track down the defendant and take them back into custody. When this happens, you still will not get your collateral back, in case you were wondering. You will also have to pay for the investigation fees to locate your loved one.

You put a lot of trust into someone if you are willing to pay for their bail...

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How Can I Lower Bail?

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Bail is money owed to court in order for a defendant to be released from jail. The amount owed depends on the crime that the defendant is being accused of, any prior criminal record that he or she has, and their financial ability to pay for bail. Bail is set considerably high to encourage the defendant to show up for their court dates because if they do, their bail money can be refunded to them.

There is no way to formally lower the bail amount. A lawyer cannot do this, and neither can a bail bondsman. A defendant can petition the judge to reconsider the bail amount, but it is extremely unlikely the judge will change it.

What can be done to change up how bail can be paid is to hire a bail bondsman. By doing this, the defendant does not pay the court 100% of the bail...

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Fact: Mountain View Bail Bond Store Is On Your Side

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We will get right to the point, if you, or a loved one, are ever arrested and thrown into any California jail, Mountain View Bail Bond Store can help you. We minimize the stress, cost, time, headaches, and confusion that you have to deal with. What you will need to focus on is yourself, and how you will prove to others that this is just a minor hiccup along the way.

Bail bonds are the more common and utilized method to posting bail. It costs 10% of the full bail amount and you get a customized payment plan. Though this 10% is not refundable, it is the flexibility and the kind, understanding bail agents that attract clients to our services here at Mountain View Bail Bond Store.

Our bail agents will take care of you during this difficult time...

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Bail – Your Gift To Your Valentine This Year

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If you truly love your loved one, you will do everything you can to help them bail out of jail. Valentine’s Day is approaching and perhaps this can be a way to express your love for them. Just imagine what runs through your loved one’s mind as they are sitting in jail.

If you do not know how to go about bailing them out of jail, or you wish to have professional guidance overseeing the process, contact Montara Bail Bond Store, one of California’s most reliable bail bond companies. Get a free consultation to see exactly how they can help you, what the proper steps are, and how much it will cost you. It will certainly cost much less than paying cash bail on your own.

Montara Bail Bond Store is available 24/7 so do not hesitate to reach out on a weekend or at 3 am...

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