It’s never easy knowing your loved one has been charged with a crime. Your primary concern will be to ensure that they come home as soon as possible. In the majority of cases, that’ll involve posting bail, which is the money that a person must pay to get out of jail. If you’re not sure how bail bonds work, then we’re here to help.
At Mr Nice Guy Bail Bonds, we’ve developed a reputation for offering the leading bail bond service in California. Free bail bond consultations are the first step that our clients take toward getting their loved ones out of jail as soon as possible.
On this page, we’ll run through everything you need to know about our bail bond consultation service, including how the process works, why it might be the right choice for you, and how to get started.
Bail Bond Consultations: What to Know
So what is a bail bond consultation? It’s simply a meeting of sorts, where we run through all the bond options available to you. The bail bond process can be overly complicated to navigate, especially for people who are unfamiliar with how the legal system works.
That’s where we can come to help. We have an in-depth understanding of the bail process, including the amounts, how to pay, the financing options, and more. When you meet with us, we’ll make ourselves available to answer any questions that you may have about the bond process.
If you decide to work with us, then we’ll get to work on filling out the paperwork as soon as possible, ensuring that your loved one doesn’t spend any more time in jail than they need to.
How The Bail Consultation Process Works
Every situation is different, and the specific steps that you take to post bail will be unique to you. However, in general, the process largely follows the same path, which is as follows.
Determining Eligibility for Bail
In the vast majority of cases, the person who is being held in jail will be eligible to post bail. There are a few scenarios where this isn’t the case, including if the crime is serious or if the defendant poses a flight risk. We can determine your loved one’s eligibility for bail and find out the cost, which is set by the judge but is usually a fixed price relating to the charge.
Beginning the Process
Things can move pretty quickly once the bail price has been determined. The problem that many people face is that they don’t have the required cash to post the bail themselves. This is where a service like the one we provide here at Mr Nice Guy Bail Bonds can come to help.
We can post the bail on your loved one’s behalf, ensuring that they get out of jail as soon as possible. Because we have extensive experience in navigating the bond process, we’re typically able to get people out of jail much quicker than they could on their own. Before we post the bond, we’ll create an agreement that outlines the cost of the service and the payment terms. However, our fees are very reasonable, and we provide flexible payment terms, so this shouldn’t be an obstacle.
Posting the Bond
There’s some paperwork that needs to be filled out before your loved one is freed from jail. Once we’ve completed the paperwork and paid the bond, it’ll typically be around 1 - 2 hours before your loved one is released.
What Charges are Eligible for Bail Bonds?
Judges can deny bond for all crimes. But they usually don't. They typically only deny bond in extreme cases, such as if the crime was violent or if the detained person poses a risk to society in some way. In the vast majority of cases, parole will be granted, but the amount of money that the bond costs will be higher if the crime is serious.
Common crimes that are suitable bond include:
- DUI
- Theft
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- And many more.
If you’re not sure whether your loved one is eligible for parole, get in touch with us, and we can provide the appropriate information.
Advantages of Working With a Bail Bond Agent
You don’t necessarily need to work with a bail bond agent for post bail. You can do it yourself. However, there are many reasons why many people choose to hire a bail bond service.
For one thing, it speeds up the process. Navigating the bond system can be headache-inducing if you’re not experienced. We have the expertise you need to get things moving as soon as possible, which means your loved one doesn’t need to spend any more time behind bars than necessary.
Another benefit is that it helps you to maintain your cash flow. Even the lowest price bonds can have an impact on your finances. While you might have the money in your bank account, it could put a lot of pressure on your financial health. Hiring a bail bond agent helps to keep money in your bank account without compromising the freedom of your loved one.
Finally, using a bail bond agent is confidential. No one will know that you’ve worked with us if you don’t want them to. We’ll go about our work quickly and quietly, and since you won’t need to raise money from other sources to post bail, there’ll be little chance of anyone else finding out. Spending time in jail is stressful enough without worrying that other people might find out about it.
Get Started with a Free Bail Bond Consultation
We’re not the only bail bonds company in California. But we are the best. We place a great emphasis on the quality and professionalism of our customer service, which, in turn, helps to reduce some of the stress associated with having a loved one behind bars. We offer low prices, flexible payment plans, and 24/7 availability, which allows you to get the process started as soon as possible. Whenever you need us, we’ll be there to help.
