The Real Victims of Zero Bail: A System That Fails Twice

9 May, 25

in Legal Info

May 9, 2025

Maria was 63 years old when her front door was kicked in during a home invasion. The man who did it had just been released—less than 24 hours after being arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
No bail. No accountability. No warning to the community.

She never fully recovered. And she’s not alone.

This is what zero bail looks like in the real world.

It’s More Than a Policy—It’s a Pattern

California’s “zero bail” approach was sold as reform. But in reality, it’s become a revolving door—putting repeat offenders back on the streets within hours.

Victims are often never notified. Law enforcement is stuck rearresting the same people again and again, and neighborhoods are forced to absorb the risk.

Real People Are Paying the Price

It’s not just about numbers. It’s about the grandmother robbed at gunpoint, the store owner assaulted by someone out on zero bail, or the woman stalked by an ex released without warning.

Zero bail doesn’t just fail once—it fails again and again.

And every time it does, another innocent person pays the price.

Accountability Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

At Espinoza Bail Bonds, we’ve seen how secured bail works.
It holds people accountable.
It keeps families involved.
And it gives victims at least some peace of mind that consequences matter.

SB 562 and similar zero bail policies erase that protection.

🚨 If You Need Help—Call Us Now

If someone you care about has been arrested, we can help—fast, confidential, and anywhere in California.

📞 Call Espinoza Bail Bonds at 844-325-8424
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Jose Espinoza
Owner, Espinoza Bail Bonds