The purpose of bail bonds is to release a recently arrested individual from jail for the days until his or her first court appearance. This person who may or may not actually be guilty for the crime they are being accused of. And because everyone is protected by the “innocent until proven guilty” phrase, (most) […]
Monthly Archives: July 2015
For some reason (probably partially due to inaccurate representations through television and film), people tend to think about bail bond agents are big, intimidating guys who wear thick gold chains and large black coats. False. Bail agents are businessmen who undergo training, classes, and exams every year to get their license or renew it. A […]
Your iPod or phone could be worth millions of dollars, but don’t jump for joy just yet. What we mean is that more than likely, it has hundreds of songs on there that were illegally downloaded and if you are caught, it can cost you a very pricey consequence. Under federal law, offenders can face […]
For the first time in over 10 years, crime in Los Angeles has risen. Violent crimes (rape, aggravated assault, etc.) increased 20.6%, property crime increased 10.9%, auto theft increased 13.8%, and burglary increased 15.8%. A factor to this rise is Prop 47 that reduces felonies to misdemeanors for non-violent, non-serious crimes. This is also due […]
At Orinda Bail Bond Store, we care about our reputation with our clients. We feel it is one of the most important things about us, second of course to giving our clients the best bail bonds service we can. Too many companies today are comfortable with earning a reputation for not caring about their clients. […]
In major times of conflict, tension between individuals will rise and sometimes, communication and support would be lacking. But when families see their loved one come home from jail, they begin to mend their strain. So, how does the arrested person get out of jail? Talk to one of our skilled bail agents at Oakley […]
If you need help bailing a friend or family member out of jail, then Moraga Bail Bond Store is the place for you. We have been helping Californians bail their loved ones out of jail for the past 28 years. Our bail bondsmen have more experience than any of our competitors and can use this […]
Let’s take a little history lesson, a rather important one. In grade school, we learn about the Constitution and Bill of Rights. These rights have protected the people for over 200 years and continue to do so, so it is imperative for the people to know their rights and know if and when they are […]
If you’re concerned you can’t gather enough money to pay for your loved ones bail in time, do not worry. There are other options, and the best one is to use a bail bond from Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. What will happen is one of the friendly agents will take your call. They […]
People generally think that being the younger sibling is “better” and “more fun.” Parents are more lax with their second child, having raised the first child and seeing the pros and cons to their parenting style. Over-protective on the first child? Ease up a bit on the second. Trust the first child enough? Certainly trust […]
Believe it or not, California has some of the strictest laws when it comes to pet ownership. For example, one cannot own a tiger in California, but can you believe it is legal to own one in other states? There are even some cute and furry little friends who are unwelcome as house pets. Whether […]
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the number of people being booked and the number of officers […]
If someone you care about has found himself in an unfortunate position of being arrested, you do not have to panic. You can get your loved one bailed out of jail quickly and easily if you just call El Dorado County Bail Bond Store. We have been bailing people’s loved ones out of jail since […]
El Cerrito Bail Bond Store is a statewide bail bonds agency that has been helping Californians since 1987. We have nearly 30 years of experience with helping people bail the people they care most about out of jail. We have office locations all over California from San Diego to Sacramento and we are continuing to […]
When you need to bail a friend or family member out of jail, you need to talk with an Danville Bail Bond Store bail agent. We are your one stop bail bonds place, from finding your loved one’s information to reminding them of court dates we can help you better than any of our competitors. […]
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 person can, but doesn’t have to, pay. Kim Freeman was […]
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. He was involved in the $50 billion Ponzi […]
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 based on whether the defendant has a prior criminal history, […]
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 calling Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. Contra Costa Bail […]
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 Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, none of that rings true. It’s […]