Removing a Bail Bond Lien

Here is another Yahoo! Answers question, where we will often answer to bail related topics.

Question: I would like to get off the bond so I can sell my home.  The title company shows I have a lien from the bail bond company.

Answer:  If your home is being used as collateral on a bail bond,  it is because the bondsman felt that it was needed to secure the bond at the time it was written.  Your best bet is Read more »

Glenn County Bail Bonds

The Glenn County bail bonds process isn’t as complicated as you might think.  When you call a bondsman, they ask you a few basic questions, like the name of the defendant, the jail they’ve been taken to and the amount of their bail.

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds, we can assist you in processing your paperwork via phone, fax, and email.  We accept a number of bail bonds payment options and we accept payment from all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. If you are unable to pay the full cost of the bond Read more »

Bail Bond Phone Scam

As bail bondsmen we see these bail phone scam alerts about twice a year. They are a real concern for the general public. Residents of Morgan County Alabama have been the latest put on alert for a phone scam that has been making the rounds recently.

The scammers have been calling around, pretending to be from a bail bond company, and telling business owners and families that their employee or loved one has been taken to jail. The fraudulent bondsman then tells the person that, in order to get their friend/ family member/ employee out of jail, thousands of dollars need to be wired directly to them.

The scammers have even gone so far as to give the person they call a fake phone number for the Morgan County Jail so that when he or she calls to verify that their loved one is, in fact, there, then the scammer will answer the phone as an employee of the jail and confirm that their friend or family member has been arrested. Wow! That’s a new one.

Two people have paid money to the scam artist, one paying more than $6,000. At least six other people have contacted the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office to ask about their family members.

Here are a few warning signs to be on the alert for if you receive a call for bail help:

• The caller will Read more »

Bail Bondsman In Butte County

When someone has been arrested in Butte County they will be transported to the Butte County Jail to be booked and processed.   During this time the defendant will be fingerprinted, have their mug shots taken will have their information cross-referenced with a national warrant search database and their information will be entered into the computer system. In most cases, the Butte County booking process takes between two and six hours.

If you’ve received a call from a friend or family member who has been arrested and you have questions about Butte County bail bonds, an expert bail bondsman from Tonya Page Bail Bonds can help.  In many cases we’re able to service our clients Read more »

LAPD Devonshire Station Reports Crime Reduction

The LAPD Devonshire Station Community Enhancement Plan has successfully reduced area crime by 14% since it was launched on Jan. 1.  Capt. Kris Pitcher said that the program may be implemented in other problem areas if it continues to be successful.

According to a report by the Daily News the plan focuses on targeted patrols within crime-dense neighborhoods.  One such operation involved setting up a sting for would-be “Johns”  as a means of deterring solicitation.   Vice, narcotics and gang enforcement units are also being implemented.

Sgt. Jose Torres said they are trying to deploy in the areas with the most impact with the minimal number of officers.  Torres further said officers are routinely reallocated on specific missions so they have a higher probability of encountering crime.

The Northridge based LAPD Station is also Read more »

Bail vs. Remaining In Custody

Question: My boyfriend is in jail and is eligible for bail, he is being charged with possession of a controlled substance.  His charge should be dropped because he has proof of  a prescription.  He will have to go court in about 2 weeks, but he really wants out.  In order to bail him out I have to pay $700 for the bail bondsman fee, but I know I will not get my money back when the case is over. We have a 7 month old baby and I know he will not be patient enough to wait until his court date, which is 10 days away.  If the case is dropped or dismissed he will be out free without having to have paid $700.  I need your opinion as to what I should do.  Do I bail him out or leave him in jail until his court date?

Answer:  Ten days is a long time to wait in jail.   If he has a job he needs to go to, you might want to get him out — jobs are hard to come by at this point.

If he does not work or provide care for your daughter, you may want to consider the cost of bail bonds.   How much of a financial hardship would it be even if you pay the $700?  Something else to consider is the emotional cost to you, him and your child if you decide to leave him there.

What it really comes down to is Read more »

Bail Bonds for Alameda County

If you have learned that someone you know and care for has been arrested and taken to an Alameda County jail you’ll want to seek out the services of an expert bail bondsman.

After a defendant has been taken into custody they will be fingerprinted, their mug shots will be taken and their information will be entered into a computer system.  If it is deemed they are eligible for bail (most arrestees are), their bail amount will be set according to the county bail schedule.  A bail bond cannot be posted until a person’s bail is set, however, we can work with you beforehand to get all of the necessary paperwork in order.

Tonya Page Bail Bonds is a family-run business that has been helping people get out of Alameda County jails since the late 1960s. An expert Alameda County bail bondsman is available to take your call 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

We service all locations in Alameda County.

It is our commitment to work closely with our clients so they fully understand how bail bonds work as well as the responsibility that Read more »

Glendale Police: Vehicle Theft Is Up

According to a recent All Points Bulletin (APB), the Glendale Police Department has said they have seen a slight uptick in vehicle theft and burglary in recent weeks. Among the items being stolen are SUV third-row seats and vans containing power tools.

Department officials suggest SUV owners consider engraving the vehicle’s VIN number on the seat, using a bicycle lock with a cable to secure the seat to rear cargo holds as well as removing and storing the seat in a safe place when it is not being used.

Van owners in Glendale are urged to Read more »

Ask The Bondsman: Keep Paying?

This question comes from an Ask The Bail Bondsman submission sent by Arthur:

Arthur’s Bail Question

“My nephew was arrested on false accusations. He was released on bail. After two year of back and forth to court all charges were dropped. My question is will he have to continue making payments to the bail bondsmen? If not what happens to all the money that has gone towards the bail? Will he get anything back? What are the any steps that we should take to resolve this? Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated. We are ready to move forward, and put this all behind us. Thank you so much for you time.”

Expert Bondsman Answer

First, Arthur, congratulations on your nephews outcome. I’m sure it was a long two years and your nephew appreciated your help.

Based on what you said, I’m assuming that you a payment arrangement for the bail bond premium (10% of the full bail amount). Assuming that you Read more »

Bail Bonds In Colusa County

When someone first receives a call from a friend or family member informing them of their arrest, a lot of things are often uncertain.  People often wonder who to call and where to turn to for help with this type of crisis.  Most people have never needed to purchase a Colusa County bail bond before. It’s not uncommon for people to be concerned about being able to pay for one.

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we offer our clients:

• No collateral bail bonds
• Flexible bail bonds payment options
• No-interest bail financing
• Cash payment options
• Payment by Read more »