Turning 18 is a big deal because you officially become an adult. That means you can buy lotto tickets and cigarettes and you do not have to listen to all your parents’ orders. However, turning 18 and making your own decisions means you, not your parents, are responsible for your own actions now and you […]
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What century are we in? That is certainly a question to ask, especially after you read about these odd, and yet quite entertaining, laws in California and America. In California It is illegal to serve alcohol to a gay person. Considering California is one of the more progressive and democratic states, it is time for […]
When a person is arrested for a crime, he or she will have an arraignment hearing, at which time the judge will announce how much his or her bail is. Fortunately, the individual does not have to pay for bail on his or her own. Anyone can help pay for bail if they wish, though […]
Mother’s Days is approaching and all that is really wanted is a united family. If you have got a loved one in jail who needs bailing out, contact our team here at Danville Bail Bond Store. We will help you take care of your loved one. With our help, you can make sure your Mom […]
In California, there is one bail bond company who you can trust 100% to get the job done, and that is Contra Costa County Bail Bonds. Our statewide, family-owned company has been at the top of the bail bond industry for nearly 30 years they have been in business. Half of the success comes from […]
A 3 A.M. phone call from your loved one in jail may be disturbing and troubling to you, but the same phone call to Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is not disturbing to us. Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is a 24/7 professional bail bond company that serves all of California. We understand that people […]
No human is perfect and some are more imperfect than others. It is up to us to help each other get through these messes, because in this manner, the outcome is more successful. Even strangers are more than capable of being those helping hands. Our team here at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds would like […]
The best bail agents in town (or should we say state) are at Brentwood Bail Bonds located in Contra Costa County. Our bail agents are licensed in this profession, but are overqualified compared to the basic level requirements expected of a professional bail bond agent. Friendly, reliable, trustworthy, sympathetic, affirmative, hopeful, dedicated – these are […]
When a person is granted bail, they have two ways of paying for it: a cash bond or a bail bond. Here, we weigh both concepts: Cash Bonds Pay whole bail amount up-front; entire amount must be paid before defendant can be released. There is no third party to deal with. There is less paperwork […]
Although tax season just ended, and taxes are the last thing you want to think about right now, it is important for us to acknowledge that bail is not tax deductible. It is something we must answer because many people ask this question. People are arrested left and right, and with such a large amount […]
There will never be too many warnings against drinking and driving because, even though we are constantly reminded of this message, people do it anyway. They think they are good at driving, even while under the influence. That they will not get into an accident, or they won’t be pulled over. People continue to drive […]
If the police, while investigating a criminal matter, need to look through your property and belongings, they will often need a search warrant, unless you freely grant them permission to search. To get a search warrant, they will approach a judge and explain why a search warrant is necessary, e.g. reasonable suspicion that you have […]
Immediately after someone is arrested, they will be booked. This booking process is to document the person’s information to have on record, creating an official arrest record. Here’s what happens: The defendant’s personal information will be taken, such as name, date of birth, height, weight, etc. The crime for which the suspect was arrested for […]
Bay Point Bail Bond Store is a stand up, respectable, and honorable bail bond company in California. With nearly 30 years of experience in the bail bond industry and with helpful and dedicated employees, the company will only continue to grow. Other bail bond companies may have more experience, but Bay Point Bail Bond Store […]
Getting arrested once is nothing to brag about. But getting arrested a second, third, or fourth time is also nothing to brag about. (And for the record, getting arrested 5 times or more – also nothing to brag about). If you’ve been arrested at least once before, then fortunately you are familiar with the whole […]
The 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects us from excessive bail (as well as excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment). This amendment is an order towards the government to now use their power to impose unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants. But even with this amendment, many bail prices (particularly those for […]
You can be arrested for robbing a store, running a red light, being drunk in public, and kidnapping another person. Crimes like these, and punishment, is obvious. But did you know that in some places in California, it can be illegal for a man to kiss a woman, or it can be illegal if you’re […]
You’re young and like to have a lot of fun. You like to party, drink, hang with friends, stay out late, and act as if you are invincible. But, everyone does, and not everyone has the best outcome. Many people just like you find themselves arrested and thrown in jail for offenses related to alcohol […]
Have you sung happy birthday recently or went on the internet while you’re at Starbucks? Well, if you have, you broke the law! Really! There are quite a few laws out there that you and millions of others (including cops), have probably broken, but didn’t realize it. Singing Happy Birthday in public could quickly turn […]
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 […]