In most states, a person is considered a child up until they are 18 years of age. As far as criminal proceedings go, most children are tried as juveniles and face less harsh punishments than those who are tried as adults. However, juveniles have less constitutional rights than adults when it comes to legal proceedings. […]
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Sometimes, we blame ourselves too harshly for not helping a loved one sooner, or not doing enough, and they wind up in this deep and dark hole. Somehow, our loved one’s issues become our own but frankly, that really should not be the case. It’s not our fault we “failed” to see the signs and […]
If you’re questioning whether you’re an effective role model or not, what are you looking at? How many admirers do you have to be their role model? How many people are mimicking their lifestyle after you? Or how many people have failed to meet your expectations? It doesn’t matter so much as to how many […]
The team at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services holds one overarching goal: reuniting loved ones by means posting bail bonds. Under this umbrella sits many goals and strengths we hold to ourselves in order to achieve that big one. Professionalism, sincerity, compassion, and friendliness Quick and efficient service 24/7 state-wide availability Low monthly payment […]
When an officer acts with probable cause, he or she has reason to believe a crime has occurred, will occur, or is occurring currently. In this case, an officer may obtain a search warrant and/or arrest the suspect. When an officer acts with reasonable suspicion, he or she suspects a crime has occurred, will occur, […]
If you’re getting pulled over, there is a reason. Police already have their eye on you. But you should never make them more suspicious of you in this short time you are pulled over, especially if you are not guilty of anything more criminal than not making a complete stop at the stop sign or […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services can do many wonderful things for you: bail you or a loved one out of jail, reunite loved ones, search for warrants anonymously, provide reliable and responsive service, and overall, be a comforting security in a stressful situation. However, there is a short list of things Contra Costa Bail […]
If you are ever arrested, our guess is that your next few hours and days might seem very strange, awkward, and embarrassing. Strange because you don’t know what to expect next, awkward because you don’t know what to do until you’re told, and embarrassing because well, you’ve been arrested and everyone is judging you. Well, […]
You’re driving along and suddenly hear sirens. You look around your mirrors and realize the cop is behind you. You are getting pulled over and now you are starting to panic. What did you do wrong? Why is the cop after me? Here are some things to remember if you are getting pulled over: Pull […]
Jails are overcrowded. They’re populated with all sorts of criminals. They’re dirty, depressing, and dangerous. But thanks to Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, you don’t have to bear to imagine your loved one in such a place after he or she is arrested. With just a quick phone call to us, we can sort […]
Our team at San Pablo Bail Bond Store is so very honored to have been recognized by our greater community as the best bail bonds company in the 2015 Readers’ Choice poll! This award means a great deal to us, serving as another affirmation that we perform our duties outstandingly. Our line of work is […]
You’ve probably heard the saying that goes something like you can have a hundred friends but you should only be able to count your best friends with one hand. Something like that. And there’s a reason for that because the difference between being a good friend and a best friend can mean your whole life, […]
Even if no charges were filed against you, you didn’t have to stand trial, and didn’t have to serve time in prison, an arrest can still lead to life-long consequences. This arrest remains on your record. In the instance that you were genuinely 100% innocent and in no-way involved in the crime, this record of […]
Just because someone is arrested doesn’t mean they will be charged right away. It doesn’t even mean they’ll be charged at all. But there comes a certain point after the arrest where the prosecution will either need to file charges or they and the police are forced to let you go. Each state has different […]
Appearing in court for the first time (especially as a defendant rather than a juror) is intimidating. It’s like the first day at a new school – but worse. All eyes will be on you. Make sure you know what is going to happen at your first court appearance so as to not look like […]
In our industry, “June Gloom” isn’t the grey-ish forecast during the month, it’s the sad circumstances of anyone dealing with legal issues, arrests, and bail. But just like the weather changing rapidly, these depressing woes can quickly turn around for people and become like a “June Bloom.” You’re probably wondering what the heck we’re talking […]
When you are in need of a bail agent, what should you expect from them? Reliability and responsiveness. Detailed information and thorough explanation of processes. Professionalism and friendliness. These are the top three things people look for from a bail business and fortunately, Richmond Bail Bond Store in California covers them all. While there are […]
Needing to bail a loved one out of jail may bring all types of emotions. You’re relieved your loved one is alive but you’re angry with them for the trouble. You’re disappointed in them yet hopeful this does not occur again. You think they deserve punishment and maybe jail time IS a good wakeup call […]
Have you ever wondered how accurate television shows depict bail procedures? In many crime shows today you can see a scene where a judge sets the bail amount for a suspect who committed a heinous crime. What you don’t really see is what happens after this bail amount is set. The suspect has a few […]
Most crimes in California are bailable. That means that the person is arrested can get out of jail by paying a price set by a judge. This price is known as bail, and is based on various factors like the severity of the crime, the defendant’s connections to the community, and if they have a […]