As the popularity of attending massive music festivals rises, so does the number of arrests, unfortunately. The most common offenses at music festivals are drug possession (most often ecstasy), public intoxication, and trespassing. Getting arrested for such violations at a music festival may be quite the bummer, but it should serve as a wake up […]
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Cyberbullying (intentionally posting personal information of and/or harassing another person by electronic communication like texts, emails and social media with the intent of causing fear) seems like a rather harmless crime but in California, it’s taken very seriously. Cyberbullying has led victims to harm themselves, commit suicide, or act out and harm others. Subject to […]
Grab your sunblock and your bathing suits because it’s time to travel! It’s the perfect weather to hit the beach or the lake – or some pool party. Our yearning for sunshine fun began with Spring Break and it won’t stop until the Fall. We can’t wait! We have plans to travel to a specific […]
If you’re in the situation where you need to bail either yourself or a loved one out of jail, there are two options: using a third party professional bail bond company, or not. Which one is the right choice for you? By paying bail directly with court, it will generally cost less in the long […]
The approval process for a bail bond is simple. The judge is the one who grants or denies bail, but trust that he or she does not make this decision based on personal judgment. There is a bail schedule for every county that outlines the average bail price for each crime, from infractions to misdemeanors […]
Kaitlyn Russell was a six month old who died after she was left alone in a parked car for over two hours. Her unfortunate death is the force behind Kaitlyn’s Law, which makes it illegal for a child 6 years or younger to be left unsupervised by anyone 12 years old or older in a […]
The person who is getting bailed out of jail isn’t the only one who benefits from the bail bond. Many groups of people can benefit from the use of bail bonds, if you really think about it. Bail bond release lowers pre-trial jail populations at no cost to taxpayers. Defendants who bailed out of jail […]
Did you know that if you witness a crime, you are not legally required to report it to authorities or intervene? Of course, morally, it’s the right thing to do, but you wouldn’t legally be punished if you didn’t. These are circumstantial and there are cases and instances where some people may actually have to […]
Lying to the police and making a false report is a crime. Making a mistake by telling the police one thing, then remembering it’s another thing, is different and not a crime. For example, describing the getaway car as red when you definitely know it was white is lying and thus committing a crime. But […]
It’s no secret that paying for bail is expensive, no matter how high or low the bail is set at. Of course, no one who is offered bail is obligated to have to do so. They can choose to not pay bail and instead sit in jail for the whole time, instead of getting out […]
From canceling your Netflix subscription to cutting back on dinner outings, when it came to re-budgeting your money so that you pay a bail bond, you thought you had considered it all. But, did you ever think about that tax refund you’re expecting to get anytime now? Having to pay for a bail bond is […]
One arrest doesn’t have to ruin your entire life, especially if it is one where you were eligible for bail. Anyone who isn’t eligible for bail most likely committed a really awful crime which could really damage their reputation but because you’re not that person, you can still rise above your own situation. Your arrest […]
Even though posting bail is a very expensive cost, it is a cost that is most worth it. If a person is offered bail, they should absolutely take that opportunity. Some may decide not to post bail, but we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store do not quite support that decision and here’s why: We […]
Just like Spring presents brighter, happier days, you too can brighten a loved one’s future, by helping them bail out of jail. Jail is not pleasant; it’s dirty, dark and uncomfortable. It’s miserable and sometimes cold. There is no sign of light (figuratively) and nothing happy about it. You can change that for your loved […]
There’s no predicting your reaction to hearing that a loved one has been arrested. Depending on the circumstance, the type of person they are, and how close you are to them, your reaction can be anywhere between shocked to angry to not even surprised. This would be your initial reaction. However, how you handle the […]
You understand the concept of bail: pay a sum of money to get out of jail during trial. But knowing that you can either pay court directly or pay a bail bondsman, you’re wondering what exactly is the purpose of a bail bondsman? No matter who you pay, you’re still getting out of jail, right? […]
Earlier this month, it was reported that in 2015, a record-breaking number of people were exonerated, meaning they were finally freed after serving time in prison for crimes they were wrongly convicted for. This record-breaking number counts to 149 people, who each spent an average of 15 whooping years. These people who have been robbed […]
Even if you were recently arrested, you will still be eligible to receive your tax return as long as the IRS finds that you are due to receive one for paying extra taxes during the year. Your arrest will not jeopardize your qualification to receive your tax return. What your arrest will do, however, is […]
As soon as you finish your bail hearing, you are free to post bail as quickly as possible. You cannot post bail anytime before your bail hearing because you will not know what amount you would have to pay. The judge at the bail hearing will tell you what your bail is. Your bail will […]
Before you agree to a bail bond company and their payment plan they set you up on, you’re going to want to know and be very well versed with the following common terms that are associated with bail and bail bonds. By knowing and understanding these following terms, understanding the bail process and how that […]