Bail Bonds

Bail Can Be Denied

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The 8th Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment. Thanks to that, the overwhelming majority of people who find themselves arrested are eligible to be bailed out of jail. When someone in Santa Clarita is arrested and charged with a crime, the corresponding bail amount is stated in the Los Angeles County bail schedule. If the individual, or someone they know, obtains a Santa Clarita bail bond, o...
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What You Need to Know: Outstanding Warrant in Santa Clarita?

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Movies and television would lead you to believe that warrants are issued as a result of a lengthy investigation into serious crimes. In reality, it doesn't take much to have a warrant out for your arrest, and they're issued all the time. One obvious example of when a warrant is issued is when you're a suspect in a crime. Another example is when you miss a court date. If you were scheduled to appear in court for any reason, even for unpaid parking tickets, and you fail to appear, a warrant will b...
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What You Should Know About Santa Clarita Bail Hearings

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Here's what you should know about Santa Clarita bail hearings: Bail is set according to the Los Angeles County Bail Schedule - a list of suggested bail amounts that will vary from crime-to-crime. When someone is bailed out shortly after their arrest, the bail amount will be based on what is listed in the LA County Bail Schedule. However, if an individual remains in jail, they will go before a judge within a few days to attend a bail hearing. At a bail hearing, a judge will decide whether o...
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