Can you guess how much it costs to keep a person in a California prison? $64,000 That’s $64,000 per person. This cost covers housing, feeding, and caring for the prisoner. And even though California prison populations are slowly declining (yet still overcrowded), the costs aren’t going down. In fact, they’re going up. California also spends […]
If you’re in a situation where the police are, at that moment, arresting your friend, do not give the police any reason to arrest you too. We understand that you are angered by the situation and want to help your friend out, and you’re probably verbally arguing with the cops. But be careful as to […]
A statute of limitations is the time frame within which a person or party can file a lawsuit against another person or party for a crime. The time periods will vary depending on the crime that took place; the most heinous crimes like aggravated rape and murder have no statute of limitations. The clock for […]
If you get a call and learn that your loved one has been arrested, try not to freak out too much, okay? Your loved one is doing plenty of that (rightfully so) and for them, you need to remain as collected as possible. Understandably, you may not immediately know what to expect and what you […]
Jail and prison are technically not the same place; they’re not two terms that refer to the same institution. What are the differences? Jails hold people for short-term periods – people who have recently been arrested but have yet to post bail, people who are waiting for trial, and convicted people who are serving short […]
If you know someone who is an immigrant to the United States and has just been arrested, know that they do face a tough situation, but they are not completely defeated. Here’s what you should know: They have the right to a lawyer, and that lawyer does not have to be government-provided. They can have […]
Applying for a bail bond means you need to meet a few qualifications. For one, whoever the bail bond is for needs to have actually been granted bail by the judge; sometimes the judge will deny bail, meaning that person cannot get a bail bond. Another qualification is the need for a cosigner, a person, […]
Bail is expensive and not many people can afford to pay it easily. Bail bonds are the more affordable alternative (at 10-15% of the bail cost) but even then, some people struggle trying to pay this and also make other ends meet. But, bail bonds don’t have to be paid off by only one person, […]
The number of reasons why Emeryville Bail Bond Store is the California bail bond company you want on your side seeing you through your tough situation are multiple: 24/7 state-wide availability Nearly 30 years in the bail bond industry Friendly and reliable bail agents and representatives Customized, low monthly rate payment plans No interest No […]
Budgeting money is something you should be doing regularly, and every time you get involved with something new you regularly need to pay for, you should re-visit your budgeting and make any necessary adjustments. So, you probably already allocate funds for rent, utilities, groceries, gas and a bit for personal and leisure spending. The rest […]
When you hear “age is nothing but a number,” you should really believe it. In the dating world, in the professional world and even within the family. A younger sibling won’t always have to be the more immature, irresponsible child in the family. He or she may in fact be the more well-rounded child, compared […]
If you thought that explaining Santa isn’t real to your children was difficult, imagine having to explain to them that mommy or daddy was arrested and put in jail for doing something really bad, unable to come home for a certain number of hours or days. Young children in particular will not understand the concept […]
When a loved one of yours is in jail, it can be very easy for them to give up on themselves. They’ve gotten themselves into a very tough situation and from behind bars, it’s hard to see any good coming in the near future. They’re angry, sad and feel defeated. So, it’s up to you […]
Bail bonds always receive negative connotation because it is a concept that releases suspected, not yet convicted or acquitted, individuals from jail. Many people think that those out on bail will simply skip town and ignore court. But they don’t really know the facts about the bail bond industry, do they? Defendants released on bail […]
Thinking you cannot afford bail shouldn’t be a reason to give up and accept the fate of temporary jail. Have you heard of the alternative bail solution of bail bonds? In no instance of financial situation should anyone ever give up on getting out of jail when it is an option. Concord Bail Bond Store […]
When a person does not post bail, they must remain in police custody until and during their trial; this is not in the best interest of the defendant, because what they experience in jail is far worse than what they receive at home. Jails are overcrowded and unwelcoming, both by the physical boundaries that make […]
The time it takes a person to post bail and be freed largely depends on how busy the jail is; typically though, it will take a few hours at best. A defendant, or someone on their behalf, may apply for a bail bond with a professional bail bond company as soon as the arraignment hearing […]
When judges set a specific amount of money a defendant, or anyone on their behalf, must pay to the court to be released from jail, this is known as bail. This concept in the justice system has evolved over centuries and has quite the history. Bail first began through the common laws of medieval England. […]
The bail bond process is complicated, yet simplified with Berkeley Bail Bond Store, enough where you really don’t want to cause any more unnecessary issues. This would just drone out the process, waste time, possibly delay the defendant’s release or even jeopardize the activeness of the bail bond. Here are common mistakes that many people […]
In a perfect world, you will never have to pay for a bail bond, for yourself or for a loved one. No one in your circle gets in trouble with the law. In a slightly less than perfect world, you find yourself committing to paying for a bail bond. But in the perfect world of […]