Recent Posts in Recent Bail Cases Category
| September 06, 2010 |
| "Tomato King" released on 6 Million Dollar Bail |
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| I've been in the bail bond business for nearly 15 years now here in southern california, and i have yet to see a 6 million dollar bail bond be granted to a person in custody. Let alone actually see that person MAKE BAIL. But that's what happened this past weekend in Sacramento County, as 54 year old Frederick Salyer, the onetime giant of the processed tomato industry is accused of selling products that were old or moldy and of bribing food company employees to gain an upper hand in the market. Even though prosecutor's of the case have vehemently said they believe Salyer will immediately flee the country to avoid prosecution, the judge allowed the 6 million dollar bail to be posted using Salyer's personal fortune and property to secure the incredible bail amount. If Salyer does in fact leave the country, the 4 people who agreed to use their homes as collateral against Salyer's court appearance will be in for a very rude awakening. As is the case with ALL BAIL BONDS, one must be absolutely certain that they believe the person in custody will appear in court and honor their commitment to being punished properly. I always tell people : "if you have any doubt's about your loved ones cooperation with authority, do not get involved !". Most of the time people do not have those doubt's and everything goes smooth, but when a person is looking at more than 5 years in prison, all bet's are off ! Here at Dan's bail bonds we take great pride in doing good, honest business. I think you'll agree. Hopefully you never have to find out. Take care, Dan........ |
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| August 31, 2010 |
| "Cash Bail" can be a double-edged sword !! |
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| I recently was involved in a bail bond negotiation with a very wealthy man who wanted to bail his son out of jail on felony hit and run, DUI and drug possession charges. Obviously, this young man had some "issues". The total bail for him was set at 80,000 dollars and the dad wanted to know if he could put the 80 grand up himself, in full ! He asked me if he could do that, and unfortunately for me, he could, thus bypassing the need for my services and fully securing the bail with cash. Hence the name: "Cash Bail". I advised the dad that it could "backfire" because the judge and the prosecutors in the case will know that he did such a thing because it is on the court record. By doing this , the dad risks bias and prejudice from those who will judge his son. Inherently, as a society, we tend to look at people "with money" as favored or receiving "special treatment" and this could greatly alter the punishment that he will ultimately receive. Not to mention the fact that once you put your own money up to bail someone out of jail, there is a chance that any fee's or penalties or judgements will ultimately be taken OUT OF THAT MONEY. This kid was facing potential lawsuits from the car he hit and the people he injured, not to mention the street light he destroyed. By putting up his own money he was exposing himself to unnecessary risk. Most times it's prudent to just pay the bail bondsman his 10% fee and keep your money "quiet" ! Any criminal defense lawyer will tell you the same thing. Give me a call to talk about any legal related issue, i'm always open. By the way, he didn't listen to me. You can lead a.... |
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| June 07, 2010 |
| When the price quote you hear sounds too good to be true...... |
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| .......it probably is !! I received a phone call yesterday from a recent bail bond customer who did not use my services. They had used another bail bondsman who quoted them a much lower (and illegal) price. The husband wanted to see if he could "get off the bond" with the other bondsman and use me now, instead !! I asked him "why did he want to do that ? ", and he replied: "because the bondsman they had hired was threatening to re-arrest their loved one for failing to pay the balance quickly enough" !! In this families haste and desperate desire to bail out their daughter very quickly (and cheaply), they ended up making a costly mistake by not reading the "fine print" in this particular bondsman contracts. These "sneaky" clauses allow the unscrupulous bail bondsman to take advantage of naive and hasty customers who are usually so overwhelmed with emotion that they cannot see clearly. Stories such as these exist EVERYDAY in my industry, so it's really no different than Wall Street . It's buyer beware out there folks, and the cost of a bail bond in California today is 10% of the bond value. So if your looking for a 50 thousand dollar bail bond, that will cost you 5 grand. There is one legal discount allowed by the California Department of Insurance, and that is the 8% rate given to those who have retained a criminal defense lawyer for their defense or the fact that you are an active union member here in California. For more details and to find some good, solid answers to all your bail related questions, please give my office a call. Thanks, Dan Nesser...... |
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| June 04, 2010 |
| Ontario couple slapped with 225 Million Dollar Bail !!! |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| A recent bail case definitely catching my attention recently was the 225 MILLION DOLLAR BAIL set by a San Bernardino Judge. 150 million for the husband and 75 million for the wife !! Their crimes? Apparently, they sold all-terrain vehicles without California smog certificates. In addition, federal customs authorities are investigating this Chinese couple with money laundering and grand theft. But the main charge is that they are selling all-terrain vehicles with engines that have never been certified by the California Air Resources Board. A very big NO-NO, to say the least. But 225 million !!?? Wow, is all i can say. This is far and away the highest bail ever set in California, and possibly the nation. The rational for the decision has not been made perfectly clear by the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court judge who set the bail, but all involved with the case agree he is sending a message: Don't think about defrauding our environment. It's too bad the Obama administration doesn't take the same stance with those assholes from BP and other "big oil companies". |
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| May 29, 2010 |
| BEWARE of the "Annual Bond Renewal Fee" |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| I recently received a call from a gentleman here in Los Angeles who was already out on bail with another bail bond company. His case was nearing the 12 month period and he was rudely informed that he would have to pay for his bail bond again, or face being re-arrested !! This is called an "annual renewal fee", and for those unscrupulous bail agencies who charge this unethical fee all i can say is : "bad karma's a bitch". So for someone who has already paid their 10% premium bail fee once, you can see why there's going to be anger when asked to pay for it a second time without even knowing this fee was going to be charged again. We here at Dan's Bail Bonds do not charge an annual renewal fee. Pay once, and no matter how long your case runs on for, you do not have to pay for it again. I also offer free bail information 24 hours a day, and my information is always based on what's in YOUR best interest. Not mine ! My philosophy is "by advising you on the financial aspect of your bail bond decision FIRST, and the emotional aspect SECOND, we can make a prudent decision together. This is how good business is done. Here in california, we write the most expensive bail bonds in the country, so theres enough money made by the bail company originally without having to make more if the case goes past one year. So please, if your going to bail out of jail with another company other than Dan's Bail Bonds, please ask if they charge an annual renewal fee first, before it's too late. Be careful, it's a jungle out there. |
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| May 26, 2010 |
| Iranian Movie Director Freed on Bail |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| In an interesting story in today's news, Iran has freed internationally renowned film maker Jafar Panahi on 200 thousand dollar bail. Panahi, who has won top awards at the world's biggest film festival's, reportedly was very outspoken against last years Iranian elections that were allegedly "rigged" to ensure that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won. Which he did. Panahi was put into Iranian custody after police there raided his Tehran home looking for evidence that the director was engaged in "anti-government" propaganda. This story was surprising to me on a couple levels. First, i was not aware that bail was even offered in Iran, and second; the fact that Panahi was arrested without his charges being made officially known !! This is not how it works here in America, where charges made against an individual MUST be declared before arrest. Many people are unaware that the opportunity to "make bail" is a constitutional right that we all "enjoy". To protest his unfair arrest, Panahi has been on a hunger strike until he was allowed to see his family and speak with a lawyer, things that are guaranteed to defendants in this country as well. This bail bond related case is another example of how well democracy works. Love it or hate it, one cannot deny the right's that we all MUST have in order to be regarded as a "modern society". Iran, i believe, is still living in the "dark ages", as this man's situation clearly illustrates. Another famous director has made bail bond news lately as well, but Roman Polanski and Jafar Panahi could not be any more different !! |
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| May 25, 2010 |
| Why following up on Warrants is so IMPORTANT |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| One of the most common forms of bail bonds i do here in Los Angeles County, and southern california in general, are regarding "old warrants". People, just like you, who have already gone to court for their "issue's", yet failed to complete ALL the court ordered requirements. These requirements can range from fines that need to be paid all the way to DUI classes or anger management classes, etc....For example, if the court orders someone to attend 12 anger mgmt classes, and this person only attends 11, there will be a warrant issued for their arrest ! That's right, failure to fully complete any court-ordered requirement subjects that person to being arrested AGAIN and having to bail out of jail AGAIN. As a bail bondsman, i love the business, but i hate to see good people who have honestly tried to honor their sentence get re-arrested due to something so minor. However, these are the rules with which society is designed and it is imperative that we see it thru to the very end. I have many recent bail cases where the examples i just laid out have come true. In fact, warrant's account for 30% of my business ! So if you feel you may have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, please feel free to give me a call. I offer FREE bail information 24 hours a day. I can check with the court that you had an arrest out of and verify if you have more "work to do". In fact, by contacting my bail office you can prevent having to be re-arrested and forced to pay the bail fee's ALL OVER AGAIN. If you suspect anything, call me, you'll be glad you did. Dan...... |
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| April 14, 2010 |
| Cases Sit Idle as Police Hit Overtime Cap |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| LAPD detectives have recently been told by their supervisors to put their work on hold for days, even weeks at a time, until the county of Los Angeles can get a better grasp on the horrible financial crisis affecting nearly every aspect of life. I found this story to be troubling for many reasons, particularly because of the inefficiency with which the county "pisses money away" on things that aren't anywhere near as important as detectives investigating rape, murder, burglary, assault and other ugly crimes. The work of a police detective is pivotal in bringing criminals to justice, so to have their work "put on hold" because of budget issues that could have been avoided with better leadership is most unsettling. Basically, the County has stopped paying overtime to detectives who are pursuing these cases, and until further notice , are expected to just go home when their shift is up. Unfortunately, the tax paying general public is the one who suffers because the work these detectives do keeps all of us relatively safe out there on the mean streets of Los Angeles !! The pursuit of justice is a 24 hour 7 day a week business , and to put these men and women on "payroll suspension" is just another example of how poorly the "leaders" of our local fiscal government operate. I cannot think of another occupation that is as important as our LAPD detectives, so heres hoping that the "powers that be" wake up and make sure to get these people back to working as much as they deem necessary to bring criminals to justice. |
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| April 07, 2010 |
| Impersonating Police Officers a Common Problem |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| While reading the paper the other day, i came across a story about an Alhambra man who was arrested for impersonating a police officer. Steven Pritz, 37, was taken into custody after a police officer saw him pull a car over using flashing blue and red lights that can be attached to the dash board or the roof of a vehicle. These types of lights can easily be bought over the internet and can be used to impersonate a police officer, just like Mr. Pritz did. This is, believe it or not, a very common problem that has in the past led to murder in very extreme cases. Most of the time, the people who get a rush off of impersonating a public law enforcement official are just doing it to satisfy they're own emotional issues, rather than looking to inflict harm to those they take advantage of. The bail for this crime can range anywhere from 20k all the way to 100k, or higher if the situation is extreme. I often see stories like this on the local, and world, news channels. It is a global problem and i believe it to be very serious. Whenever someone is being pulled over and they suspect something is just not right, they should ask for proper identification and never stop in a remote place. Always try to use common sense if you feel threatened in any manner. Or just call 911 if all else fails. Thats what it's there for !!! Take care. DN . |
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| March 15, 2010 |
| U.S. Consulate employees slain in broad daylight |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| For the first time in memory, Mexico's drug cartel has targeted U.S. diplomatic personnel and their families in the savage and brutal war for control of the Mexican/U.S. border in Ciudad Juarez. That section of the border is where a majority of illegal drugs enter the U.S. and where weapons and cash return back to the drug cartel's who "control" the operations. However, what took place this weekend is unprecedented. Employees of the U.S. Embassy in Northern Mexico were shot to death in two separate drive-by shootings in broad daylight, and in both cases young babies were in the back seats, left alive. Even President Obama held a press conference to condemn these cowardly acts. Mexico doesn't have a bail bond system like here in the States. It's either "kill, or be killed", and the level of violence taking place between competing gangs and drug cartels is reaching epidemic proportions. It is no secret that billions of dollars are at stake in these turf wars, and local law enforcement in Mexico is simply no match for the brazen, fearless cartel members who wish to have their drug and weapon routes left open by authorities who are cracking down on their existence. It remains unclear why these particular people were targeted, and all U.S. employees of the Mexican Consulate have been cleared to return to the States until further notice. This is an issue that will remain for a long time to come. Maybe we can bring some of our troops home from Iraq to take control of this mess near the El Paso, Texas/Mexican border ??!! |
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| March 08, 2010 |
| Man Apprehends Robbery Suspect in Long Beach |
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| Hello to all.....One of the "best" stories that caught my eye from this past weekend was regarding one David Jones. Mr. Jones was inside the Farmers and Merchants bank in Long Beach on friday afternoon when he witnessed a man barrel thru the front door with a gun in hand AND STARTED SHOOTING it immediately !!!!! Now, i don't know about you but i would have shit a brick; anyhow, Mr. Jones watched in horror as the gunman shot a bank customer in the thigh. That customer had the nerve to grab the gunman and begin to wrestle with the weapon. At that exact moment, Mr. Jones decided to intervene. He immediately grabbed the gunman and threw him to the ground in a strong tussle, which dislodged the gun from the robber's hands. Unfortunately, another bank employee was shot (not seriously) during the scrum when the weapon discharged again. However, that was it, as Mr. Jones was able to free the weapon from the gunman's hand and keep him pinned to the ground until authorities arrived. Needless to say Mr. Jones is a big burly man who used his size to his advantage indeed !! As it turns out, this robbery suspect is wanted in connection for at least 5 other bank robberies in the Southland and is currently in police custody with a 1,000,000 bail. See, i guess crime really DOES'NT pay after all.......... |
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| March 02, 2010 |
| Olympic Hangover |
| Posted By Dan Nesser |
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| Hello to all.......well, i don't know about you, but i'm still reeling from the United States' chance to win it's first gold medal in hockey in 50 years !!!!! Unfortunately, we lost to Canada 3-2. Granted, Canada is where the sport of hockey originated, so it's not like we lost to Kazahkstan or something. It just frustrates me that the U.S. had such a "golden" opportunity to make olympic, and sporting, history.......and we lost it. Literally, in an overtime that was as tense and excitement filled as any moment in sporting news memory. I have watched with pride as the U.S. , once world hockey doormats, rise up and become a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. We played the entire olympic games with a vigor and passion that showed me that hockey in this country is here to stay !!! For years now (or since Wayne Gretzky retired) there has been "talk" that the sport of hockey is not "making it" here in southern california and beyond. And, to some degree, thats been true. In fact, ESPN, the nations most watched sports news network even let the t.v. rights to hockey slip away to a competitor without a fight 4 years ago. However, now ESPN is in talks to bring it back to their network and help make it one of America's most watched sports. And deservedly so, because 20 million people watched the gold medal game on Sunday, and i bet a couple of them were ESPN executives. Stay out of trouble, but call me if you don't...........Dan |
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| February 23, 2010 |
| Early Inmate Releases Continue to Frustrate |
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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 !!! |
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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 |
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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 !! |
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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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