Monthly Archives: February 2016

Your Tax Refund Can Be Used To Pay Someone Else’s Bail Bond

Agreeing to help pay for a loved one’s bail bond payments is a huge responsibility, whether you’re paying only a portion or the whole thing. Not only do you have their freedom on the line, you also have your own life to look after, financially. Can you afford a bail bond? Do you have a […]

Bailing Out Of Jail On A Budget

A $50,000 bail is nearly impossible for you to pay to secure your loved one’s bail because by the time you’re able to get your hands on $50,000, the trial might already be over. Paying bail directly to court to secure release means you have to pay the entire bail upfront before they can be […]

Brush Up On The New Hoverboard Laws

Now is the time to be fully aware of the new hoverboard laws in California, especially if you currently own one or plan on purchasing one in the near future. These laws are meant not just for rider safety, but also for the safety of others near you because as you’ve probably heard, a number […]

Coping With Arrests, Bail And Children

You’re well aware that an arrest can be difficult for family members to bear with, but have you considered how your situation and absence can affect your young children? Young children do not have the developed minds to understand the scope and seriousness of the situation. Instead of understanding that this was a serious mistake […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreSaves Families

An arrest within a family can very easily tear family members in opposite directions, there is no doubt about that. Some will immediately do what they can to help and support the arrested family member, like paying for bail and getting a lawyer. Others may not want to get involved because it’s time consuming, emotionally […]

No Tax Return Is “Too Small” To Make Towards Bail

We know that using your tax refund towards a bail bond payment is not how you initially envisioned using this money, but do know that it is a very good idea to consider. Instead of buying yourself new clothes and music, you can get ahead on bail bond payments. Using your tax return for bail […]

About Those California Gun Laws

There has been a lot of chatter in the last few months regarding gun control. And because the topic is gun control, there will never be any laws that will make all critics satisfied. There will always be concern, there always be backlash, there will always be debate. You probably don’t know all of the […]

The Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreFamily Is Your Family

When you call Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, don’t expect a draining conversation with an automated message where you’re asked to keep pushing numbers to try and resolve your issue. You’ll immediately be greeted by one of our best representatives who will talk you through the bail bond process and figure out the best […]

What Is Bail For?

During a defendant’s trial period, it’s not (always) fair to keep the defendant in custody. He or she has technically not yet been formally found guilty. To keep fairness (while also considering the safety of others), the opportunity to bail was introduced. Bail is set by a judge and it is an amount of money […]

Bail Bond Store: What You Need To Remember

A bail bond is a non-refundable payment to a bail agent and company that gets a person out of jail. This person has not yet stood trial; bail bond releases are not allowed for those who have been found guilty and sentenced to prison. Here are common bail bond rules to keep in mind: The […]

Got A Bail Bond Payment Coming Up? Use Your Tax Refund

Before you go spending your tax return on new clothes and alcohol, think about your financial commitments first. Rent. Groceries. Credit card payments. Loans. Bills. Insurance. Even bail bond payments. As nice as it would be to treat yourselves and splurge on with your generous tax return, it is much wiser to use this money […]

What Appears On Your Background Check

There are two types of people: those with a criminal background and those without. For those with a criminal background check, you’re probably wondering, nervously, what exactly pops up when someone requests or searches into your history. Here’s some information that might answer your questions. Individuals, partners, corporations or limited liability companies may request to […]

CA Laws That Leave Us Scratching Our Heads

You think you’ve heard and seen the weirdest, strangest things like powdered eggs and an app that allows people to request another person, a stranger, to wait in line for them at a restaurant so they do not have to. Well, you haven’t seen this list of the oddest laws in California that is definitely […]

How You Can Reduce Some Of Your Unpaid Traffic Ticket Costs

In case you haven’t heard yet, California has a new amnesty program for some people who have outstanding traffic tickets (parking tickets, tickets for reckless driving and DUI offenses are not covered in the program). This new program began October 2015 and will run until March 2017. The purpose of the program is to provide […]

Bail – A Lot To Understand, But Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreCan Help

When it comes to bail and bail bonds, and the whole legal process in general, there is a lot to know and digest. It’s a pain to deal with, one you never wanted. It’s stressful and draining and takes up a lot of time. Our team at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services will try […]

What Can I Do To Lower My Bail?

Unfortunately for you, there is not much you can do to lower your bail or the bail of someone you love. No matter how much you know yourself or your loved one to be a good, honest person, your word and plea is not enough to get a judge to lower the bail he or […]

What Do You Know About Bail From Watching TV?

As you can expect, television shows and movies do not teach viewers everything there is to know about bail. You’ve probably heard the Miranda Rights read to a suspect or a judge set a bail amount. But you probably don’t see the process the suspect goes through from their arrest to the court and you […]

Yearly Training Makes Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreAgents The Best

Every year, Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services agents are required to enroll in courses and lectures regarding the bail industry and what is expected of a professional, successful bail agent. Even a 20-year veteran is required to do so. The reason for these annual trainings is to keep Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services […]

Why Bail Bond Store Need A Co-Signer

In order to get a bail bond, there will need to be a co-signer. The co-signer is taking on responsibility for the defendant. By signing the bail bond paperwork, the co-signer is agreeing to financial consequences if the defendant does not show up in court: paying the remainder of the full bail amount and surrendering […]

Bail Bond Store Protect Us Too!

When a person bails out of jail, they are less likely to get themselves into more trouble again. Why? Because they know that if they are re-arrested, They face more punishment. They (or someone on their behalf) will need to pay the remainder of the bond. Any collateral that was offered will be taken away. […]