Category Archives: Martinez Bail Bonds

What Exactly Does A Bail Bondsman Do?

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? […]

Record Number Of Exonerations In 2015

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 […]

Getting A Tax Return? Use It Towards Bail!

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 […]

How Long Do I Have Until I Can Post Bail?

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 […]

Bail Bond Associated Terms, Defined

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 […]

Tax Returns Can Be Used Towards Bail

A tax refund is the difference between the taxes that an individual has paid and the taxes that the individual owes. There are times when individuals will need to pay additional taxes in April, but there are also times when individuals receive a tax return from the government. They receive a tax return because they […]

The Rights Of Arrested Individuals

Just because someone commits a crime, gets caught and gets arrested doesn’t mean they lose all their rights and become defenseless. Arrested individuals earn some rights to protect themselves during this time, especially when they are most vulnerable to the police. Two of the greatest rights an arrested individual has is: The right to remain […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Believes In Second Chances

We at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store are firm believers in giving everyone a second chance and we hope you share that same support as we do. Mistakes happen and humans are not perfect. Some people end up arrested at some point in their life and we like to believe that that person is better […]

Everyone, Literally Everyone, May Use Bail Bond Store

Some people may think that bail bonds are only for those who cannot afford to pay for bail on their own. They cannot quickly come up with x amount of money to get their loved one out of jail, even if that money is fully refundable at the end of the trial. So, they apply […]

What Is Bail Even For?

Imagine you have been arrested for a crime. Your trial doesn’t begin for 2 weeks. During these two weeks, the police and investigators look for evidence and try to figure out what happened. The prosecution will build their case against you to prove you are guilty. Your defense will work to try and prove your […]

Turn Your Tax Return Into A Bail Bond Payment

Having extra money on hand is one of the most relieving things for us. By having some extra financial wiggle room, we can worry less about making certain ends meet. We can buy another bag of groceries. We can pay bills on time. We can treat ourselves to a new outfit and our family to […]

Travel, Eat And Don’t Get Arrested

When you are planning to travel to another state or even another country, you’re prepared for the weather, you’ve mapped out the attractions you’re visiting, you have a language dictionary in case you’re in a foreign country and you’re mentally prepared to have the time of your life. But, you really can’t have the time […]

Travel Restrictions While On Bail

Unless a judge explicitly bans a defendant from traveling while they are out on bail, the defendant can technically take a trip if he or she wishes to. But, this does not get them off the hook of having to show up for their court dates. The defendant must still make all court appearances, so […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreProcess Is As Easy As 1-2-3

If you’re unsure of what you can do to help a loved one get out of jail, don’t panic. First of all, you shouldn’t have to automatically help because you sure as heck never expected to be thrown into this position. Second, you’re not facing this heavy problem alone. You’ve got other friends and family […]

Count On Contra Costa Bail Bond Store- Every Time

You know that if you ever needed to get a bail bond, again, you can always count on Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, right? Whether we were the ones to help you with a bail bond the first time or not, our team will not let you down this time around. It doesn’t matter […]

Your Tax Refund Can Be Used To Pay Someone Else’s Bail Bond

Agreeing to help pay for a loved one’s bail bond payments is a huge responsibility, whether you’re paying only a portion or the whole thing. Not only do you have their freedom on the line, you also have your own life to look after, financially. Can you afford a bail bond? Do you have a […]

Bailing Out Of Jail On A Budget

A $50,000 bail is nearly impossible for you to pay to secure your loved one’s bail because by the time you’re able to get your hands on $50,000, the trial might already be over. Paying bail directly to court to secure release means you have to pay the entire bail upfront before they can be […]

Brush Up On The New Hoverboard Laws

Now is the time to be fully aware of the new hoverboard laws in California, especially if you currently own one or plan on purchasing one in the near future. These laws are meant not just for rider safety, but also for the safety of others near you because as you’ve probably heard, a number […]

Coping With Arrests, Bail And Children

You’re well aware that an arrest can be difficult for family members to bear with, but have you considered how your situation and absence can affect your young children? Young children do not have the developed minds to understand the scope and seriousness of the situation. Instead of understanding that this was a serious mistake […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreSaves Families

An arrest within a family can very easily tear family members in opposite directions, there is no doubt about that. Some will immediately do what they can to help and support the arrested family member, like paying for bail and getting a lawyer. Others may not want to get involved because it’s time consuming, emotionally […]