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Posted on Aug 17th, 2022 by
If you have been charged with a crime and detained at a county jail, posting bail to secure a quick release will naturally be the first thing on your mind. Once you have regained your freedom, though, there are many questions that need to be answered. One of the big questions is “can you leave California while on bail?”, and this quick guide...
Posted on Aug 17th, 2022 by
If you have been arrested and need to get out of jail fast, bail bonds are undoubtedly one of the best solutions. They allow you to gain your freedom between now and the trial date for just a small percentage of the cash bail figure, which may have been set to $20,000 or higher. However, you may be wondering “do bail bonds affect credit...
Posted on Jul 29th, 2022 by
In July of 2010 the California counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare are the four locales in California that practice the installation of a breath analyzer in any vehicle being driven by a person with a class C (non-commercial) drivers’ license suspended by a Driving Under the Influence conviction. In 12 years, the wrath of...
Posted on Jul 6th, 2022 by
Have you been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior and seeking bail bond support? We can help! The terms lewd and lascivious sound old-fashioned, so it may not be clear to you what they refer to in a criminal environment. Typically, the expression is used as an umbrella term to refer to a variety of sex-related crimes. Essentially,...
Posted on Jul 6th, 2022 by
Your trusted partner on how to get a bail reduction in California. Jail times can be stressful at the best of times. When you or a loved one is arrested, it is natural to feel shocked, intimated, and scared. So, of course, your first worry is to make sure you can get yourself or your friend out as soon as possible. If you are not familiar...
Posted on Jul 6th, 2022 by
Why an expert bail bond agent can make a difference with million dollar bail bonds in California. Your first instinct when you are given a high bail bond to pay is disbelief. Million dollar bail bonds may sound like an unrealistic bail situation. However, while they are uncommon, they can occur in specific situations. Typically, the judge...
Posted on May 8th, 2022 by
Figure 1. displays the percentage of men who are bail bond agents vs women. It may come as a surprise that most bail bond agents are women. Many Women are making executive decisions within the most venerable property and casualty insurance bail surety corporations now operating in the United States. Angie Mayfield, for example, owns All...
Posted on Apr 19th, 2022 by
If you (or a loved one) find yourself in county jail in 2022, the positive news is that you are probably serving time for a minor crime or misdemeanor as most inmates arrested for major crimes that require a sentence of over 12 months are held in state prisons. Nonetheless, stats show that the average daily county jail population in...
Jesse Kleis is a licensed California Bail Agent and founder of Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds, bringing over 10 years of hands-on experience in the bail bonds industry. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Jesse combines academic insight with real-world expertise to guide individuals and families through the complex pretrial process. In addition to leading one of California’s most trusted bail bond services, Jesse is a dedicated Sociology Instructor, committed to educating others on topics like criminal justice, social inequality, and community-based reform. His dual role as both bail agent and educator uniquely positions him to advocate for balanced, ethical approaches to bail reform and pretrial freedom. Whether helping a client secure fast release or writing on bail system policies, Jesse’s mission is simple: to treat every case with integrity, compassion, and respect. Author contributions regularly featured on the Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds Blog, covering bail reform, California legal updates, and tips for navigating the justice system.