In Buffalo, New York, mass shooting suspect Riccardo McCray is being held without bail.  The decision was made after an indictment by a grand jury.  Recently, McCray pled not guilty to criminal charges.  It took a grand jury three days to review the case presented against him.

McCray was charged with numerous offenses including one count of second-degree murder, three counts of first-degree murder, four counts of first-degree attempted murder and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. 

Prosecutors overseeing the case say they have sufficient evidence to prove that McCray fled to North Carolina three days after the shooting took place and then returned to New York.  However, McCray is maintaining his innocence at this time.

Terrance McKelvey, McCray's defense attorney, said he is, "adamant about his innocence, he surrendered himself."

Judge DiTullio said that there was, "a material change in circumstances, authorizing a change in bail."  Prior to his indictment, McCray's bail amount was set at $500,000.  Now, no bail has been set.

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In the state of Wisconsin, County Court Commissioner Patricia Koppa is arguing that many member of the public do not understand the purpose of bail.  In fact, Koppa says that most people miss understand what bail is for.

Koppa said, "I think some people look at bail as punishment, but that comes much later."  She went on to state, "It simply ensures someone will come back to court."  Aside from a sure that the defendant will return to court for scheduled proceedings, Koppa asserts the other purpose of bail is to protect the public.

When people must pay bail to secure their release from jail they have numerous options such as cash bail, signature bonds and surety bonds. 

According to Koppa, bail is like someone's "own good word that someone will show up for their court date."  As long as people make their scheduled court appearances, the money they pay for bail will be returned to them. The only time bail money is not returned is when people do not show up in court.

If you have questions about bail bonds or are in need of a bail bond, contact us today to discuss your options with the Los Angeles bail bond agent.

On Friday, a federal appellate court judge turned down a bail request for former Enron Corp. President Jeffrey Skilling.  The request for bail was pending the ongoing judicial review of his conspiracy and fraud conviction in 2006.  At this time, Skilling is serving a 24 year prison sentence for the federal crimes he committed.

Skilling's recent bail effort followed a favorable Supreme Court decision in the month of June.  At that time, the court found that one of the theories under which Skilling was prosecuted, known as "honest services" fraud, was in properly utilized by federal prosecutors.  The court ordered that Skilling's case be re-reviewed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if his prior conviction on 19 criminal offenses should be vacated or modified.  This matter is still pending with the appeals court.

The defense attorneys representing Skilling are arguing that the entire conviction should be overturned due to the recent decision by the Supreme Court.  However, the Justice Department is asserting that the use of the honest services statute was an error, but a "harmless" error.  They say there was sufficient evidence for the jury to convict Skilling for other criminal offenses, such as securities fraud.

Last week, despite arguments, the bail denial was handed down by Judge Edward C. Prado and the judge did not provide any explanation for his decision.

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A collateral bail bond is one of the many types of bail bonds that are offered to people who have been arrested for criminal offenses.

When people offer collateral, they are offering something of value to secure a debt or to ensure that they will repay any debt owed.  Some bail bond companies will receive collateral in order to ensure that people who have been arrested for crimes make scheduled court appearances.

Usually, the type of collateral that is offered to bail bond companies are forms of real estate or cash.  Once the case has been resolved and legal proceedings are over, if collateral has been given to a bail bond company, the company must return the collateral within a set amount of time.

If you have questions about the types of bail bonds that are offered at Dan's Bail Bonds, contact us today to get your questions answered immediately by a Los Angeles bail bond agent who is experienced and knowledgeable.

The Associated Press reports that a Connecticut man that was charged with kidnapping and stabbing his ex-wife before leading authorities on a 50 mile police chase on the Massachusetts Turnpike was ordered to be held on $1 million bail.  The bail amount was ordered after an angry outcry in court.

39-year-old Eric Stiggle, a New London resident, yelled at a Superior Court judge and also struggled with judicial marshals this week Monday.  Judge Jane Emons decided to set the high bail and set a court date for the case.  Stiggle has been formally charged with assault and kidnapping, which is a federal crime.

According to authorities, on May 30^th, Stiggle forced his ex-wife into her car and then proceeded to choke and stabbed her.  The kidnapping ended the next day when he crashed the car during a chase with police.

At this time, it has been revealed that the woman is still recovering from her injuries.

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In most cases, a friend or a relative of a person who has been arrested will contact a bail bond service by phone.  The friend or family member will then receive an initial consultation over the phone regarding the type of bail that is needed and the bail bond process.  During the consultation, the bail bond company will gather as much information as possible about the arrest and the person arrested in order to determine risk and initiate the bail bond approval process.

If the person is approved and chooses to purchase a bail bond, he or she will generally sign an application, Indemnity Agreement and a receipt.  After all the paperwork is completed and finalized, a Los Angeles bail bond agent will post the bond at the jail where the arrestee is being held.  The process is quite expedient and takes little time for those involved.

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This week, it is reported that 57-year-old Lee Evans was released on Saturday after his family posted $950,000 bail.  Evans is the suspect for the murders of five teens that were burned to death inside an abandoned house in Newark back in 1978.

Reporters say that Evans said nothing as he left the Essex County Correctional Facility.  He was freed during evening hours on Friday just one day after the anniversary of the August afternoon that the teens had vanished.  Police investigating the case remained confused for decades.

County prosecutor, Roberto Laurino, said that the bail reduction in the case was very "disturbing".  Originally, Evans bail was set at $1.25 million in March and was later reduced. Evans and his cousin, 53 year old Philander Hampton, were indicted in July for the charges of murder and arson involving the deaths of the five teenagers.

Police say that because of the lured the teenage boys into the back of Evans' pickup truck by promising them paid jobs. Instead, authorities say the two men forced the victims at gunpoint into the abandoned house and then locked the victims inside and burned the house to the ground.

Evans was arrested on March 22^nd after confessing to police and implicating his cousin, who remains in jail on $5 million bail.

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Many people often wonder what happens after a person has been arrested for a criminal offense in Los Angeles. After a person has been arrested in LA County, they'll be taken to the closest police station for processing and booking.  Usually, the processing and booking procedures take a great deal of time unless the jail facility is small.

Once an individual has been booked at the jail, one of three things will happen.  First, the person may be released without any charges being filed.  Second, a bail arraignment will be set by the jail or the court. During the arraignment, a judge will determine the amount of bail if any and the person will have to make arrangements to pay bail if they want to be released from jail.  Third, the person may be released on his or her own recognizance.

With the second option, many people cannot afford to pay the total bail amount already. In these situations, a criminal bail bond may be the best solution.

If you are in need of a criminal bail bond, contact us to discuss your needs with a Los Angeles bail bond agent.  We guarantee that your privacy will remain protected when you work with our agents.  

This week, a man who was wanted by federal agents for imprisoning a child and attempting to molest her at a Pasadena motel has been apprehended in Mexico with help from the US marshals and Mexican national police.

48-year-old Robert James Ruiz was caught and arrested last week by Pasadena police officers. He was arrested for false imprisonment and attempted child molestation.  Police say that he held an underage female against her will on July 29^th in a hotel room and tried to molest her.  The girl's age has not been made public.

After Ruiz learned he was wanted by police, he fled to Mexico where he was later arrested without incident.  Detective Lt. Tracey Ibarra of the Pasadena Police Department said, "Mr. Ruiz had an association with the victim's family and took advantage of this relationship."

Formal charges have been filed against Ruiz by the Los Angeles County district attorney's office and his charges include lewd acts with a minor, child abuse and indecent exposure toward a minor.  He is currently being held in lieu of $1.2 million bail.

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News sources in Maine say that a jogger who was banned from the Portsmouth community after yelling profanity at police and local residents is currently being held on $1,500 cash bail and $2,000 personal recognizance bail.  His arrest them from new charges alleging that he threatened a witness at his Tuesday trial.

49-year-old Craig O'Brien appeared in Portsmouth District Court this week via a video from the Rockingham County House of Corrections.  He is facing a felony witness tampering count as well as a Class A misdemeanor charge of criminal threatening.  He has also been charged with misdemeanor counts of breach of bail.

Police report that O'Brien was out on bail and in trial Tuesday for two disorderly conduct charges when he allegedly threatened a witness who was being sequestered in a hallway area at the Portsmouth District Court.  He supposedly told the witness, "You are dead."

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This week, it has been reported that WWE Diva Tiffany has been suspended after being arrested.

Last week Friday, Diva Tiffany (real name Taryn Terrell) was placed under arrest by Los Angeles police officers.  According to reports, or arrest stemmed from a domestic disturbance between her and her husband Drew McIntyre of smack down. The incident took place at a hotel they were staying in. Immediately following her arrest, she was suspended by the WWE.

The row was charged with a misdemeanor against McIntyre and was taken into police custody early Sunday morning.  Sunday afternoon, she was released after posting $20,000 bail.

The WWE has described her suspension as "indefinite" said pwinsider.com.

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In the city of Austin, it was recently reported that the police chief in Bastrop was charged with driving while inotxicated (DWI) following his traffic stop and arrest.

Police say that Chief David Board was stopped by officers this Monday night.

According to Travis County Sheriff's spokesman Roger Wade, Board was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. However, he was later released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.

Bastrop City Manager Mike Talbot says that in place of Board, Assistant Chief Matt Wagner will assume the police chief's duties while he addresses personal matters.

Board would not comment on his charges when asked questions by the Associated Press.  Yet his photo and welcome message remain on the police department's website.

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In Lancaster, California, a boy that is 16 years of age is being held without bail after being accused of fatally stabbing his 11 year old cousin.  He also stands accused of harming the cousin's 14 year old sister.  Police say that the assault took place inside of the cousins' home, which is north of Los Angeles.

On Thursday of last week, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office charged Lonnie Liner as an adult for charges of murder as well as attempted murder. He was placed under arrest after authorities found him in a nearby junk yard.

Police say that the 11 year old died from slash wounds to her throat inside of her home and her sister suffered numerous stab injuries, but managed to escape Liner.

If he is convicted, Liner will face two life terms in prison.

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In the state of New York, a staggering $10 million bail amount has been set for Kenneth Starr, a prominent financial advisor that stands accused of defrauding his celebrity clients and investors out of $59 million.  Some of his more well-known clients include Wesley Snipes and Martin Scorsese.

Since May, Starr has been in police custody for fraud and related charges.  Originally, he was hoping to be released on $2 million bail and pled guilty to his criminal charges. 

This Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin received a criminal bail bond in the amount of $10 million, which was co-signed by Starr's two brothers, a friend and his wife.  After his release, Starr will have to adhere to home detention terms and also wear an electronic monitoring device.   

According to federal prosecutors, Starr stole approximately $28 million from his clients' bank accounts and used the money for personal purchases.  He also stands accused of soliciting $29 million from clients which was diverted to risky, liquid investments in which he and others held financial interest.

Under federal sentencing guidelines, Starr could serve life imprisonment if he is convicted.

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This week, after he got into a confrontation with a passenger and quit his job, Steven Slater walked out of jail after posting $2,500 bail.  Slater, formerly a JetBlue flight attendant, garnered national attention after he dramatically resigned his position with the airline.

New York Department of Correction spokesman Stephen Morello did not have any details on who posted Slater's bail.

At this time, JetBlue has said that Slater had not been removed from duty as they are investigating.  On Monday, Slater cursed at the passengers on an aircraft over an intercom, grabbed a beer and then exited the plane by deploying the emergency slide.  Reports indicate that when he made his court appearance, he has a smile on his face.

Passenger witnesses stated that the flight was taxiing at John F. Kennedy International Airport when Slater tried to offer assistance to a woman who was having a difficult time with her carry-on.  This prompted a confrontation and Slater's bizarre series of events. 

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When people plan to obtain orders of protection because they have been subjected to domestic violence, domestic abuse, stalking or harassment, they will need to meet two requirements.  First, they will have to have a certain type of relationship with the person they plan to file the order against (defendant).  People can obtain orders of protection against their:  current or former spouses, people they lived with, people they have children with, relatives, family members and people they have had intimate relationships with.

Second, people must be able to prove that they were victims of domestic violence.  For example, if a person was physically, emotionally or sexually abused by a person that he or she was in a relationship with, it would be categorized as domestic violence.  People may also seek orders of protection on behalf of their abused children.

Did you violate an order of protection?  Are you in need of a Los Angeles bail bond because of your alleged actions?  If so, contact us to discuss your situation with a Los Angeles bail bond agent.

Under the Bail Reform Act of 1996, every defendant has the right to bail unless there is a good reason.  All people who commit crimes are innocent until they are proven guilty, which is why bail should not be denied unless the decision is justifiable because it would impinge upon people's freedom.

However, despite defendants' rights, there are legitimate times when the court may refuse to order bail.  The main reasons for refusing bail after a defendant is accused of an imprisonable offense are:

§  having legitimate grounds that a defendant would flee

§  having legitimate grounds that a defendant would commit crimes if he or she was released

§  having legitimate grounds that a defendant would interfere with witnesses for his or her case

Before deciding whether or not a defendant is eligible for criminal bail, the court will consider:  the crimes the defendant is accused of committing, the severity of the crimes, the defendant's character with the community, the defendant's criminal history and bail record and the strength of the evidence presented against the defendant.

If you are in need of an urgent criminal bail bond, discuss your needs with a Los Angeles bail bond agent by contacting Dan's Bail Bonds.

If you have been charged with a criminal act, you will either be released on your own recognizance if you are not a flight risk, have to pay bail or not be eligible for bail.  Should a judge grant you bail, you will need to figure out how you will secure your release by paying the set bail amount.

Generally, there are two ways in which you can pay your bail.  First, you can pay the full amount of the bail with cash or a personal check.  Second, you can obtain a criminal bail bond.  When you obtain a bail bond, you pay a bond agent to post a bond with the court.  The court then holds onto the bond until you make all scheduled court appearances.  Usually, you can obtain a bail bond by agreeing to pay a bail agent around 10% of your total bail.  You must pay this fee because the bail agent is taking a risk as you may fail to appear in court - costing the bail agent money.

Do you have questions about your bail payment options in Los Angeles?  If so, contact Dan's Bail Bonds and speak with trusted Los Angeles bail bond agent, Dan Nesser.

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a mom from the suburbs is now seeking a criminal bail bond in a $700,000 fraud case.   In the summer of 2009, Bonnie Sweeten had blamed her staged disappearance on two black men.  Since calling 911 and making a false report of carjacking and kidnapping, Sweeten has spent a year in jail.

After calling for help and making false allegations, authorities say that they found Sweeten and her daughter a few days later at Disney World and believe that she fled to avoid a fraud investigation.  Sweeten worked as a paralegal and allegedly stole from family members, law firm clients and other individuals to live beyond her means.

Police say that Sweeten served a year in county prison and is now in federal custody due to her fraud case.  Prosecutors have asserted that Sweeten has proven she is a flight risk and should not be eligible for bail. 

Since 1998, Los Angeles bail bond agent Dan Nesser has been helping people throughout the city secure bail.  If you are in need of a bail bond, contact Dan's Bail Bonds to discuss your needs.

People who have found themselves in trouble with the law and who have been arrested commonly wonder if there are restrictions on bail amounts.  According to the U.S. Constitution's Eight Amendment, bail cannot be excessive.  You may be thinking, "What does that mean?"

Essentially, it means that when deciding upon bail, a judge should not try to raise money for the government or try to punish a person that is suspected of committing a crime.  After all, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty and should not be subjected to unfair treatment during the legal process.

The sole purpose of bail is to grant people their freedom until they are proven innocent or convicted of a crime.  For this reason, bail amounts must remain reasonable and set at an amount that will keep defendants from fleeing before their cases are resolved.

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In the United States, bail is essentially cash or cash equivalent that a person that has been charged with a crime (defendant) will give to the court to ensure that he or she will make scheduled court appearances.  If the defendant makes all of his or her court appearances, the court refunds the total bail amount.  However, if the defendant fails to appear in court, an arrest warrant will be issues and the court will keep the bail.  Bail amounts can be set for both criminal and federal crimes.

Bail can be paid by defendants in several ways:

§  through cash or check

§  through property that is worth the full amount of bail

§  through a criminal bail bond or federal bail bond

§  through a waiver of payment, also known as release on one's own recognizance

If you cannot post bail because you do not have access to cash or own property, obtaining a bail bond may be your best option.  If you are located in Southern California, Los Angeles bail bond agent, Dan Nesser may be able to provide you with the financial assistance you need.  Contact Dan's Bail Bonds now to learn more!

In San Diego, it is reported that a U.S. judge has denied federal bail for a Mexican official that stands accused of sharing private U.S. law enforcement information with a drug gang in Tijuana. 

Jesus Quinonez Marquez pled guilty to charges of federal conspiracy and racketeering.  The judge presiding over his case ordered that Marquez be held without bail until his trial. 

Last month, an international partnership in the Baja California attorney general's office resulted in 42 people being charged with crimes such as:  conspiracy, murder, kidnapping, drug smuggling and money laundering.  All of these offenses are classified as federal crimes.

Investigators say they were able to capture evidence against Marquez by wire tapping his cell phone and recording conversations.

If you are in need of a federal bail bond and you are located in the Los Angeles County area, contact us today to discuss your options with a Los Angeles bail bond agent.

Most people understand what bail bonds are, but few people realize there are more than one type of bail bond. At Dan's Bail Bonds, we offer a variety of bond options, such as:

• Criminal Bail Bonds: the type of bail used to release someone who is in custody for committing a crime. The person who posts bail only has to pay 10% of the total bail amount to secure this type of bail bond.
• Federal Bail Bonds: the type of bail bond used to release someone who is in custody for committing a federal crime.
• Surety Bail Bonds: a more complex type of bail bond that requires a series of contracts. The bail bondsman agrees to post bail after the defendant signs the contracts. Usually some type of collateral is also necessary in order to secure these bonds. 
• Property Bonds: to obtain this type of bond the defendant or his or her family member will use their property to secure the defendant's release. A lien will be placed against the property in order to secure the entire bail amount.
• Cash Bail: the person posting bail posts the full bail amount in cash or check with the facility where the defendant is being held. This money is held until the entire case is resolved. If the defendant makes all of his or her mandatory court appearances, the full amount of bail will be returned at the conclusion of the case.

Why Dan's Bail Bonds?

At Dan's Bail Bonds we understand how unsettling it can be when a loved one is arrested and booked into jail, and are here to help. We take our business very seriously, and make sure our clients are fully informed before suggesting any type of action. With more than a decade of experience in the bail bond industry, we can competently assess your loved one's situation to determine if posting bail is the right thing to do. It may be possible for your loved one to get released on his or her own recognizance. We can also discuss with you the various forms of bail bonds, what they entail, and inform you of the liabilities and risks associates with each.

Deciding to post bail is an important decision. Don't make this decision uninformed. Contact Dan's Bail Bonds to learn how we can help you with your Los Angeles bail bond.