Reap The Benefits Of Online Bail

These are stressful times and knowing you have a loved one who is currently sitting in a jail cell doesn’t help. It’s natural to want to do whatever you can to help them get out of jail. Contra Costa County Bail Bonds wants to help. We’ve created several programs, including online bail, that is designed […]

How Long Does It Take To Bail A Loved One Out Of Jail?

We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve been asked how long it will take to bail a loved one out of jail. The best answer we can provide is that we work as quickly as possible. Several factors alter the amount of time it takes to bail someone out. The first issue that […]

Drunk Driving In California During The Thanksgiving Holiday

There are certain days when the police become extremely concerned about drunk drivers. Thanksgiving is one such holiday. If you’re on the road during Thanksgiving weekend, don’t be surprised if you see more police patrolling the streets than what you would normally expect. Why Police Are Concerned About Drunk Driving In California During Thanksgiving California […]

What To Do If You Suspect Your Child’s Being Terrorized By A Cyberbully

As a parent, there’s nothing worse than knowing your child is hurting. When a cyberbully is the cause of that hurt, it’s perfectly natural to want to shatter your smart-phone/laptop/tablet and never allow any type of social media into your home. Unfortunately, that’s not a realistic option. If you suspect your child is being terrorized […]

Understanding The Difference Between Aggravated Assault And Simple Assault

If you’re confused by the idea that in California has two different types of assault, simple and aggravated, you’re not alone. The state is full of people who don’t know the difference between these two criminal charges. Throwing a punch at a guy who was irritating you while you were trying to enjoy a beer […]

Hitchhiking In California

Signs warning drivers about the dangers of picking up hitchhikers litter the sides of California’s highways. Upon seeing these signs, most of us assume that we’re close to one of the state’s prisons and that cops are worried that a hitchhiker could be an escaped convict. Few of us know that the reason there are […]

Can You Post Bail For A Loved One?

It doesn’t matter if it is your parent, a sibling, an adult child or your best friend, it’s perfectly natural to want to help out and post a loved one’s bail. Wanting to post bail for a loved one is easy. The actual process of doing so is a bit more complicated. Are You Legally […]

California Bail Bond System

The California bail bond system is designed to allow individuals who have been charged with a crime to continue to work, provide for their families and simply enjoy life while the court deals with the case. A bail bond is a formal agreement between you, the individual who has been charged with a crime, and […]

Changes To California 2020 Voting System

Every single election year provides lawmakers with a new opportunity to tweak California’s voting system. Here are the changes that will impact voters on November 3rd. Changes To How Candidates Names Appear On The Ballot Before 2020, California voting laws listed some situations where the names of the candidates had to be translated into another […]

How To Expunge A Criminal Record In California

A criminal record can haunt you for the rest of your life. Even a minor offense can make it difficult for you to land your dream job, build a successful relationship, obtain business licenses, and even be approved for loans. The problem is that many people find out that you have a record and automatically […]

What Happens If You Take Prescription Drugs Without A Prescription?

Most of us have done it. We’ve had a splitting headache or strained something. When an over the counter medication doesn’t seem to touch the pain, rather than going to the doctor, we usually scrounge in our medicine cabinet until we find some old prescription pain medication. If we don’t find anything in our own […]

Partying During A Pandemic

COVID-19 has been running our lives since March. There isn’t a single aspect of life that it hasn’t impacted. Many of us have grown tired of all the restrictions the virus has placed on our lives and are starting to rebel against the shutdown lifestyle. Many of us are starting to look at the upcoming […]

Drunk Driving On Halloween

It’s no secret that getting behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking is a bad idea, yet there are a few nights of the year where driver’s leave their common sense at home and drive home after having one too many. Halloween is such a night. Why People Drink On Halloween? Halloween is a festive […]

Halloween, California & COVID-19

Halloween is right around the corner. It’s one of those holidays that kids look forward to all year long. It’s not uncommon for kids to spend months working on a Halloween costume and planning their trick-or-treating route. Safety & Halloween Every single year, the news is always full of stories about people wondering if traditional […]

The Purpose Of California’s Bail Process

Bail is kind of a strange thing. Since you use it to secure your release from jail while your case winds its way through California’s slow and lengthy legal process, bail can be looked at as the price of your freedom. However, since you’re still required to make all official court appearances and could face […]

Explaining Bail And Your Arrest To Your Boss

The first thing people usually worry about after they’ve been arrested is how they’re going to explain the situation to their family. The second is how they’re going to explain it to their boss. You already have enough on your plate, getting fired is the last thing you need. First Comes Bail Before talking to […]

The Reality Of Unemployment Fraud

Unemployment fraud isn’t new. There have been instances of it dating all the way back to when the system for helping people stay financially solvent after they suddenly lost a job was first created. The high number of people who were forced to claim unemployment benefits when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, combined […]

What Happens When The Police Knock On Your Door

There is nothing quite as gut-wrenching as opening your front door and finding the police standing on the other side. They never bring good news. Experiencing a moment of panic and indecision when they ask to be let in is perfectly natural. Questions that will likely run through your mind at this point include: Do […]

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Online School

The idea of online school isn’t new. Online schooling has been around for some time and many parents have taken advantage of it. Other parents have thought about it from time to time and briefly considered looking into it but never got around to it. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the concept of online schooling […]

What To Do When You Get A Call Requesting Help With Bail

It’s a call that no one expects. They always seem to come in the middle of the night. The phone rings, you answer it and someone you love tells you that they’ve been arrested. The statement is usually followed by a request for help with bail. When you find yourself on the receiving end of […]