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What Happens When You are Arrested

Post by 18 May 2012 Comments: 0

It could happen to anyone and may someday happen to you when you think it’s not even a remote possibility. Most arrests are for minor transgressions and a great percentage are for traffic violations gone astray. You might wander into another lane for a second and find yourself pulled over – and when you mention [...]

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New Santa Barbara Office Location

Post by 15 May 2012 Comments: 1

Santa Barbara, Calif. (May 15, 2012)— Bail Hotline Bail Bonds, servicing clients throughout California with comprehensive bail bonds services and assistance, announced the opening of its newest office in Santa Barbara, CA.

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What are “Conditions of Bail?”

Post by 15 May 2012 Comments: 0

Once bail has been set, there may also be non-monetary conditions added by the court in order to secure the defendant’s “pretrial release.”  These conditions may be considered necessary to prevent the accused from absconding (departing in a sudden and secret manner to avoid capture and legal prosecution), intimidating witnesses, endangering public safety, committing other [...]

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San Diego’s “Best Moms”

Post by 14 May 2012 Comments: 0


San Diego Home Cooking and Bail Hotline Bail Bonds are looking for San Diego’s “Best Moms,” this Mother’s Day. The two local, family-owned companies are encouraging guests to come into SD Home Cooking and nominate their moms during the month of April for a complimentary Mother’s Day meal and spa day.

UPDATE: San Diego’s “Best Moms” Revealed

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Why is Collateral a Part of the Bail Process?

Post by 13 May 2012 Comments: 0

Once bail has been set – either by the jail or a judge – the next step is coming up with either the full amount (in the case of a cash bail) or 10% (when using a bail bondsman).  The remaining 90% of the bail face amount must be secured by collateral, to ensure the [...]