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| February 23, 2010 |
| Early Inmate Releases Continue to Frustrate |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| Hello to all.......One of the most frustrating things to come out of our "broken" legal system is the early release of inmates (criminals) from custody. Of all the various stories that have been reported on regarding this very important issue, the root of it all is money ! Hey, isn't it usually money ? Money is what the court system, like the rest of the world, needs. And by releasing inmates who should remain in custody; because they have proven to be threats to society, the jails can arrest more people and try to generate more income. It's unsettling to many taxpayers that criminals who have committed serious crimes are sometimes back on the street within days of their arrests, when required sentencing of these criminals sometimes calls for up to 1-2 years in prison. This gives lawbreakers the feeling that they can go right ahead and commit more crimes because they wont be harshly penalized. Lawmakers across the Golden State, including Attorney General Jerry Brown, have conflicting opinions and enforcement of this frustrating practice. Last week, the Orang County sheriff's deputies union tried to file a court injunction to halt early releases at their county jail. As reported in the Los Angeles times by reporters Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Superior Court Judge Steven Perk blocked that legal request and set a future court date to talk about it further. Yippee.....So the early releases will continue and the message will continue to be confusing and gridlocked, kind of like Washington D.C. Some days i wish we implemented the "eye for an eye" rule of law. Steal from someone, lose your pinkey finger, and so forth and so on..... I have a feeling crime would drop significantly !!! Stay safe. Talk to you all soon. Dan Nesser...... |
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| February 19, 2010 |
| Medical Marijuana Issues Persist !!! |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| Good Day to all............Well, the "cat and mouse" game taking place between medical marijuana dispensaries and local government agencies took another dramatic turn this past Thursday here in Los Angeles. In an excellent article appearing in the Los Angeles Times today, reporter John Hoeffel writes of city prosecutors suing 3 collectives and moving to evict 18 others in an aggressive movement to rid the city of "pot shop owners" who are masquerading as drug-dealers. The exploitation of these operations has been a problem since the State first began issuing these dispensary licenses in 1995. However, with the tough economic climate, these businesses have become increasingly "shady", to say the least. Of the 21 dispensaries mentioned as being targeted by LAPD, all were reported on by local citizens who complained of apparent and blatant violations. A very powerful reminder of community indeed !!!! I personally don't have a problem with a few of these dispensaries operating around L.A., as long as they're professional and properly run. But to see the city issue 500 of these licenses and then wonder why they have so many rogue operations is typical and sooooo big government. I encourage all to read Mr. Hoeffel's article on page AA3 of todays L.A. Times. |
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| February 17, 2010 |
| Guns for Gift Cards is Ingenious |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| Hello All........One of the more "touching" stories to come out of the Holiday Season was the "guns for gift card" idea initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department years ago. The idea is simple: bring in a gun, ANY GUN, and you will receive a retail or supermarket gift card in various denominations. The event is usually held in Compton or South Central L.A. to encourage people to get rid of those needless weapons for much needed gift cards that can be used at participating grocers and various retail outlets throughout the Southland. One man in particular exchanged 58 guns for thousands of dollars in gift cards. And no one need to fear arrest or warrant checks, as this is a "don't ask don't tell" event !! So no matter who you are or what your background may be, all you need to do is bring in a weapon to receive your gift card. The more guns you bring in, the more money you get. I think this is an outstanding idea that should be implemented every month in every region of the city of Los Angeles, not just the Holidays !! By the way, homicides were down in Compton in 2009..........Stay out of trouble, Dan............. |
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| February 09, 2010 |
| Dans Bail Bonds launches exciting new blog to save the world !! |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| Hello World !!! My name is Dan Nesser and i am the owner of Dans Bail Bonds, located here in the great city of Los Angeles, California. I have been a licensed bail agent for 12 years and very much enjoy my line of work. However, i was resistant to blog for some time now because i've felt overwhelmed by the vast landscape that is the world wide web !! But my feelings have changed. I now feel compelled to blog about the bail bond business and the criminal defense industry and lawyers and courts and ALL THINGS LEGAL because there is simply so much BAD INFORMATION out there. And i just feel that maybe, just maybe, one person might come across my GOOD INFORMATION, and i can then assist them in a positive way and help make a difference in someones life. And to be honest, i have been trying to make a positive difference all my life. It now makes sense to me that the internet is EXACTLY the place where i can maybe make more of an impact.
Ever since i became involved in the bail bond industry as a bail bondsman, i have marveled at how people react to me when they find out what i do for a living. 9 out of 10 people really have little or no knowledge of HOW A BAIL BOND WORKS and how much they cost and what the legal responsibilities are, etc... This remains today as the biggest obstacle i face when assisting people who are in search of a bail bond for their friend or loved one : trying to educate properly !! There's just SO MUCH to choose from when one searches for a bail bondsman, and half the people in the business have little, or no, morals or ethics. The reason this troubles me is because these "people" prey on the ignorance of the consumer to enrich themselves at the expense of your legal and civil rights. Bail Bonds are expensive. The "premium" , better known as 10%, is how i make my living. That is the rate i can charge according to California law for a criminal bail bond. This can be quite costly when you consider that the average bail bond written in California is 25,000 thousand dollars !! And the contracts one must sign with a licensed bail bondsman contain LOTS AND LOTS of rules and provisions, and if they are not fully understood by YOU THE CONSUMER, a lot of people will take advantage of you and the person in custody. Now, i am not a conspiracy theorist , but actually a REALIST !! And thru the years i have learned firsthand how unscrupulous and unethical this business can be. I will be citing stories and sources from the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times, as well as many other magazines and real experts in all things legal, to emphasize and illuminate my various viewpoints and observations. All in the hopes that i can make a positive difference when helping to educate and inform those in search of bail bonds, legal advice and criminal defense information. Today, February 9th, 2010 marks the initial introduction of my blog. As i move forward, it will be my duty to bring truth, stories, knowledge, passion and information to my blog that reflect the "state of the crime and legal industry".......I thank you for your time today and i hope you find an interest in my opinions. I am here to help !! To learn more about me, one may go to : DansBailBonds.Com and my personal e-mail is sirnessbonds@hotmail.com. I look forward to any inquires or questions. And, of course, call me directly @ 213-237-9910, as i am available 24/7/365. Sincerely, Dan Nesser |
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