Assault and battery Larceny theft Public intoxication DUI Domestic violence Minor in possession of alcohol Possession of drug paraphernalia Driving with a suspended license Disorderly conduct Fraud These are the top 10 offenses that require bail in order for the offender to be released from jail until his or her trial. Some of these might […]
Monthly Archives: May 2015
While it is very uncommon for a judge to re-evaluate and lower a person’s bail upon his or her request, there are chances of having the amount set lower than it could be in another situation. Bail is determined by the arrested person’s past criminal history and the severity of the crime. Here are some […]
Bail bonds and legal proceedings can be daunting to think about and dreadful to deal with. No one wants to be thrown into this mix so suddenly. But it happens. All the time. If this happens to you, do not worry out of your mind (more than you already are). We, Contra Costa Bail Bond […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Storeoffers the most competitive bail bond payment options in California. What that means is that the bail bond payment plans that Contra Costa Bail Bond Storeis able to offer to their clients are among the best anywhere. There is zero down payment. There is no interest. There are no hidden fees. […]
The answer to your bail bond monetary payment woes is collateral. Money is tight, bail is expensive, and frankly, you never thought you would need to pay it, right? That’s why offering collateral is also an option and it will be returned as long as the defendant shows up in court. Most common bail collateral […]
We are five months into 2015 and you probably don’t know a lot of the 900 new California laws passed in January, huh? Well, we’re here to highlight some of the biggest changes because it’s very important to simply be aware – so you can exercise your rights if you’re ever in the situation, and […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Storeis your one stop place for bailing a friend or family member out of jail. When you use Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, a trained bail agent will be with you for the entire bail bonds process. From the moment you call, and all the way until your loved one […]
When you or a loved one has been arrested, you will want to bail them out. You will want to use someone who has a lot of experience. Contra Costa Bail Bond Storehas been bailing Californians out of jail for the past 28 years now. No other bail agency can help you better than we […]
When someone you care about gets arrested, you can have a lot of questions and it may seem impossible to get all the answers. One of the most important questions you will have is how can I get my loved one out of jail? The answer to all of your questions is Contra Costa Bail […]
We may not realize how much we really influence the ones we love most. You may look up to someone and aspire to be the type of person they are, but how often do you tell them? Probably not nearly enough for them to know. How one acts in public and in private can result […]
When it comes to legal troubles, it’s hard to see even the smallest silver lining. Stress, troubles, and more stress continue to plague us. But when it comes to the bail bond industry, Martinez Bail Bond Store Services is a delightful refresher for clients. Not only does the 27-year-old company pride itself in having the […]
Arrested People Still Have Rights If you are arrested for any reason, it is imperative you know and use your rights to your advantage. You have the right to know the charges made against you. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to be […]
One thing you probably want to know about paying bail is if it is tax deductible. The answer to that is no. Even though you are paying bail money to the government, you need to remember that it is a payment to secure the release of a newly arrested person. Bail is not a tax. […]
As you research for a bail bond company to help you out during this stressful time, you’re of course going to be looking out for a company who is affordable, trustworthy, and reliable. The standard cost for the services of a bail agent is 10% of the full bail amount of the arrested person. So […]
Mother-son relationships are one of the most unique relationships. In true fashion, mothers will always be protective of their sons (as she would be of any of her offspring). Sons, in return, will also always be protective of their mothers. This is a unique bond not quite like any other. Boys tend to get in […]
The fastest way to get your loved one out of jail is to secure a bail bond. In order to do this, there needs to be someone willing to co-sign for it. This means that the co-signer is responsible for seeing that the bail agent receives his or her rightful 10% of the full bail […]
By now you probably have heard the whole “you have the right to remain silent” spiel. You know that as an arrested person, you can decline interrogation until your lawyer is present. But, do you know how this right came about? It took years before the justice system implemented rights for arrested people so that […]
Aren’t you so grateful for payment plans? For Coachella, Disneyland passes, mortgage, even bail bond payments! Yep, even the things we don’t want to be paying for because it’s not for personal pleasure offer payment plans. The purpose of bail bond payments is to ensure the release of a loved one from jail as he […]
You might be surprised to hear that even the biggest celebrities approach bail bond companies for help when they are arrested. You’d think that even with all the money they have and their fame, they wouldn’t need a bail company. But that’s not true. They are not given any special consideration for their fame. And […]
The only way to get out of jail to live at home before and during your trial is to post bail. Now, there are two options for posting bail: paying in cash, or using a bail bond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each: CASH BAIL: Pros: No third party involved with your bail. […]