San Diego Bail Bonds

Whenever a person is arrested within California (or anywhere throughout the US), they are given the opportunity to post bail while awaiting trial. Doing so means that they do not have to sit in jail during this time. Typically, bail is a financial agreement that an individual (such as the defendant, a family member, or a bail bondsman) must adhere to should the accused not show up in court on the arranged day.

There are many different factors that influence how much it costs to make bail. For example, it could depend upon the severity of the crime committed or whether the defendant has committed any prior offenses. In order to post bail, a defendant must pay a bail bond, which is typically 10% of the bail price. 

However, there are many financial barriers that stand in the way of defendants posting bail with San Diego, which is where we come in. After all, we understand just how stressful the experience can be for both the defendant and those close to them without added financial turmoil. As a result, we’re here to offer support to those going through the bail process, whether bail is low or high.

As mentioned above, the price of bail varies quite considerably, depending upon the circumstances of the arrest. In some cases, the bail price may be increased based on the defendant’s criminal history. 

The cost of bail is sometimes driven down by the fact that it is considered unconstitutional. For example, the Eighth Amendment states that:  “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” 

Despite this, according to various studies, the “median bail amount for felonies is about $10,000.” This can increase drastically for more serious crimes or in cases where the defendant is considered a flight risk or has an extensive criminal history.

However, when you are posting bail through a bail agency, you do not need to pay this amount upfront. Instead, you pay a percentage, known as a bail bond. Bail bonds are typically set at 10% of the bail price itself, though this can again vary on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, if the bond is set at $10,000, the defendant is expected to put forth $1,000 to secure their release.  

While not having to pay the full amount often comes as a relief, it's still not the kind of money that people have lying around.

We’re here to offer support to defendants who may not be able to cover the cost of the bail bond. For example, this is achieved by providing individuals with access to the funds they need, alongside low down payments. We can also put together a monthly repayment plan that aligns with their monthly budget/income.

Our in-depth knowledge of bail bonds and the bond process within California (and beyond) also means that we’re able to offer expert yet impartial advice to our clients. For example, we can break down complicated legal jargon, the kind that is often contained within bail bond documents, in order to make the entire process feel more accessible and easy to understand. In short, we can help take the guesswork out of the process.

We’re also on hand to answer any questions clients may have throughout this process.

As mentioned above, we’re on hand to guide our clients through every step of the bail bond process - whether that be through financial assistance or more practical support and guidance. 

Furthermore, as we understand that arrests can happen at any time, day or night, we offer our clients 24/7 support. This means that defendants can minimize the amount of time they spend in jail - especially if they’re able to post bail promptly.

Our emergency bail bonds help you (or your loved one) get released as quickly as possible, minimizing their stress and anxiety during an already troubling time. This also allows them to seek further advice or legal counsel, bettering their chances of success once their court date rolls around. 

Furthermore, as part of our endeavor to offer our services for a fair and reasonable price, we’ll also provide you with a FREE bail estimate - just give us a call to find out more!