Nor Cal Bail Bond’s Blog
Bail Questions – Can Bail Be Ruled Too High?
Posted on: 12/09/2011
We’ve heard about some of the huge bail amounts sometimes handed out by the court. But can you ever try and appeal bail as being too much?
Read more...San Francisco Aims to Stir Up More Jobs Convicted Felons
Posted on: 11/30/2011
The job market today is brutal. In a down economy even those with impressive resumes and advanced degrees struggle to find work. For someone convicted of a felony the task of finding a job can seem impossible. San Francisco Supervisor (and newly elected Sheriff) Ross Mirkarimi is trying to change that.
Read more...Holiday Shopping Sees Flood of Shoopers—and Arrests
Posted on: 11/27/2011
San Leandro has become the center of national attention as Black Friday shopping was marked by violence across the country.
Read more...Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to Yours
Posted on: 11/24/2011
This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. Our best wishes to all of you for a safe, and wonderful day. Although we never close, not even on Thanksgiving, we still take time to reflect on how grateful we are to serve you and our community. Enjoy the Holiday!
Read more...New Sheriff in Town for San Francisco
Posted on: 11/09/2011
San Francisco is getting a new sheriff. For the first time in more than 30 years it won’t be Michael Hennessey. Hennessey has decided to step down after thirty years of being San Francisco’s sheriff. His departure has opened the gates for three newcomers to vie for the position.
Read more...Bail Questions- What’s the Highest Bail Ever Set?
Posted on: 11/01/2011
The criminal justice system can seem pretty arbitrary at times. You hear all sorts of figures on the news when it comes to bail…a million dollars here, ten thousand there. So who has the dubious honor of being hit with the largest bail amount? We hunted down the answer
Read more...Getting Arrested? There’s an App for That
Posted on: 10/31/2011
Although the Occupy Wall Street protest has been non-violent, Oakland in particular has seen arrests by police and even tear gas used to disburse the crowds. Just days ago more than 100 protesters were arrested in a raid by police on one of the encampments. A software developer in Brooklyn, New York, Jason Van Anden, […]
Read more...Bizarre Arrests: Pregnant Mom Arrested, Looses Child Over $5 Sandwich
Posted on: 10/25/2011
A post on popular parenting site babycenter has led to an unusual criminal case being in the limelight. A young couple was arrested by the police after a trip to the local Safeway with their daughter. Their daughter was also taken by child protective services. The charges? Theft of $5 worth of sandwiches.
Read more...Questions and Answers About Bail
Posted on: 10/12/2011
In the bail industry we get lots of questions. Being arrested is often a trying and confusing experience for not only the detainee but for friends and family. Asking questions is good! We encourage our clients to ask as many questions as it takes to feel comfortable. Here are a few of our top most […]
Read more...New Redwood City Jail Plans Move Forward
Posted on: 10/06/2011
For San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks Realignment might not be only a headache but a godsend. For the last five years, the sheriff has been pushing for a new jail to alleviate the overcrowding problems that–like other California jails–has plagued Maguire and Elmwood Correctional Facilities. Maguire is rated for 688 beds but for the […]
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