Bail

What Does a Bail Bondsman Do During a Bail Hearing?

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What Does a Bail Bondsman Do During a Bail Hearing?
As per the 8th Amendment, US citizens have a right to bail, and bail cannot be set at an excessive amount. As a result, most people who are arrested in California are immediately eligible for bail once the booking and processing procedure is complete. But, some individuals either cannot afford bail at its current cost, or need to go before a judge to see if they are eligible for bail at all. In these cases, a defendant may attend a bail hearing. A bail bondsman doesn’t take a direct role in a...
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Can You Use SCV Bail Bonds from Another State?

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Can You Use SCV Bail Bonds from Another State?
Finding out that a friend or loved one was arrested and taken into custody is stressful enough. Adding being located out-of-state just makes things so much worse. Luckily, when you work with SCV Bail Bonds, you can easily bail someone out from out-of-state without ever having to set foot in California. The first step when you want to bail someone out of jail is to gather the necessary information about the defendant. This information can include their name, birth date, the date and time of th...
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Can You Be Arrested for Speeding?

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Can You Be Arrested for Speeding?
Most traffic collisions occur when someone is going faster or slower than the other vehicles around them. As a result, speed limits are set to with the safety of motorists in mind. California Vehicle Code 22350 VC defines how people are supposed to legally drive. However, it can be a bit vague, as it does not mention any specific speeds. California Vehicle Code 22350 VC reads: "No person shall drive a vehicle on the highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard fo...
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