QUESTION
Do I still pay my bail if it was exonerated?
Asked on Dec 05th, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
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Am in Los Angeles CA. Aladdin bail bonds claims I still have a balance of 3,815.00. My bail was 60,000 then 10% is 6000. The bail was Exonerated by the court do I have to pay?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Orange, CA
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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Exonerated means the bail money is released to who posted it. You signed a contract with them to post your bail. They did. You owe them.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Yes, if the money allegedly owed is part of the fee for the original bail. The fact that bail was eventually exonerated does not change the agreement on the original bail amount and fee agreement.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 2:56 AM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Yes. The bail agreement is a contract and you have to pay if they got you out whether it was for one day or one year.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 2:38 AM
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Nelson & Lawless
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If you have a contract with a bail bondsman, you owe whatever was agreed, regardless of the outcome of the case. Exonerated means the bondsman doesn't have to pay the $60k to the court, luckily for you.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 2:17 AM