Dog the Bounty Hunter makes the news once again. Last time we checked he was doing the suing, now Dog is being sued. Duane “Dog” Chapman claims that he is “the world’s most famous bounty hunter” in large part due to the popular TV series: “Dog the Bounty Hunter”. To prove this point, Dog and his family cast members sued the law firm they hired for legal services related to the A&E television series. Their claim is the law firm they hired to represent them in legal matters related to the show breached their fiduciary responsibilities by illegally paying out […]
Bail Bond Agent Sues Dog the Bounty Hunter TV Show
September 19th, 2011 written by Bob MillerOrange County Bail Bonds Receives 2011 Best of Orange County Award
June 20th, 2011 written by Bob MillerFor the third consecutive year, Orange County Bail Bonds located in Santa Ana, California has been selected for the 2011 Best of Orange County Award in the Bail Bonds category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 […]
Obama err Osama is Dead ( or is he?)
May 6th, 2011 written by Bob MillerA coworker, a fellow bail bondsman called me Sunday night. Excitedly he asked “are you watching the news?” When I replied no, he blurted “ ding dong, Obama’s dead!” I had a momentary panic, thinking the president had been assassinated, when he quickly corrected himself, saying “ I mean, Osama, Osama BinLaden!” Relieved it wasn’t the president, I was at first overjoyed to learn the man responsible for fomenting a lot of the world’s terrorist activity had been killed. As it sunk in, though, I felt more disappointed than anything. I suppose I had wanted Bin Laden to have been […]
Dog the Bounty Hunter Posts Bail Bond for Nicholas Cage
April 18th, 2011 written by Bob MillerCan we stand one more story about a celebrity meltdown? Actor Nicolas Cage was arrested Saturday in New Orleans on charges of public drunkenness, domestic violence, and disturbing the peace. (Is making bad movies a bailable offense?) Apparently the bad boy star of both memorable films ( Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation) and box office bombs ( 8mm, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin) was taken into police custody after grabbing his wife’s arm and insisting that they were renting the address in front of them (they weren’t) trying to pull her inside. When police arrived on the scene, an obviously inebriated Cage dared […]
Christina Aguilera hears “The Voice” (of a bail bondsman?)
April 5th, 2011 written by Bob MillerIt’s would seem that in today’s Hollywood, a necessary part of any movie star’s entourage should include not just a publicist, agent, bodyguard, or hanger on, but a bail bondsman! What is it about today’s newsmakers that leads them toward the type of entertainment that invariably results in well publicized arrests? Add to the list of Tinseltown notables requiring a California bail bondsman, Christina Aguilera. After partying late into the night at a fashionable restaurant, on Mar. 1, the golden throated platinum one and her new boyfriend, Matt Rutler were stopped for driving erratically. It was determined that Mr. Rutler […]
Bounty Hunting, Bail Bondsman and California State Law
April 3rd, 2011 written by Scott MinerBounty hunting or what is referred by the legal system as “fugitive recovery services” is a term that now evokes images of the wild-west or the likes of “Dog” the Bounty Hunter made popular by the television series on bounty hunting. This semi-fictional character which portends to be reality TV, gives the industry a bad name. If Bounty Hunters were like “Dog”, California bondsman would all be sued for civil rights violations. The fact is that bounty hunting is very much a part of the American system of justice today. In the US, bounty hunting is rooted in the bail […]
Japan’s Earthquake Doesn’t Need Bail Bondsmans
March 23rd, 2011 written by Scott MinerAfter Japan was hit with a severe magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami, many of its people experienced a shortage of food and drinking water, but there is no panic or looting going on. In most places gas and water have been turned off along with electricity, yet there is no widespread panic or crime in the streets or shops. This is in contrast to disasters in other parts of the world that often lead to a period of crime and looting that keep local bail bondsman busy until life returns to normal. Granted, shops are operating somewhat differently. Customers must […]
Charlie Sheen, Call your Bail Bondsman!
March 16th, 2011 written by Scott MinerFamous (more like infamous these days) actor Charlie Sheen has a posse that includes porn stars, professional athletes, CEOs, and other Hollywood celebrities. Who he should have hanging around, or at least on speed dial on his phone is a bail bondsman. The high-flying Charlie Sheen was arrested and released on bail on Christmas Day, 2009 when his now ex-wife Brooke Mueller called police after an incident involving domestic violence . He was booked and released on a bail of $8500 from the Pitkin County Prison in Colorado while on vacation in Aspen. In light of his recent activities, it’s […]
Orange County Bail Bonds Now Serving Los Angeles County
October 20th, 2010 written by Scott MinerBail Bond Information Agency is excited and proud to announce the return of bail bonds in Los Angeles County. The Miller family first opened Los Angeles County Bail Bonds in 1963. Since then, the Miller family has been helping families in the Southland and throughout the nation with their bail bond needs. The Miller’s uncle, Mike Yoakum Sr., started the business in a Pasadena bail bonds office in 1963. He then opened offices throughout the Los Angeles area. In 1998 Mike sold the Los Angeles County Bail Bonds offices to his nephew, Bob Miller, owner of Orange County Bail Bonds, […]
Orange County Bail Bonds Awarded 2010 Best of Newport Beach
September 6th, 2010 written by Scott MinerFor the second consecutive year, Orange County Bail Bonds has been selected for the 2010 Best of Newport Beach Award in the Bail Bonding category by the USCA. “The USCA ‘Best of Local Business’ Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country,” the USCA states in its June 9 press release. “Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.” An award plaque from USCA honors the achievement […]