The 8th Amendment protects people from non-excessive bail. What exactly everyone agrees to be non-excessive is subjective, of course. However, there are extreme circumstances in which the court must take drastic action to prevent further injustices and incur proper consequences, beyond a bail amount a...

On average, bail amounts equate to roughly $10,000. If you think this is expensive, you ought to check out some of the most expensive bail in U.S. history:Raj Rajaratnam, $100 million bail. He was involved in a $20 million insider-trading scheme.Bernie Madoff, $10 million bail....

In each state, judges are responsible for setting bail amounts for arrested people. This is called a “bail schedule” and each bail price is based on the severity of the crime.When it comes to bail set for every individual, the price will also be...

When you get that phone call from a loved one inside jail telling you they need help to meet bail, your heart sinks, your temper rises, and your stress elevates. Where do you start to get this money to pay for bail? The answer is...

There are hundreds of bail bond companies throughout the state of California, but not all are considered to be among the best. Some companies charge extra fees, some companies are not as responsive, some companies simply do not put their clients first.At San Diego...