Nearly 3 years ago, in November of 2014, Californians voted to pass Proposition 47. Prop 47 re-categorized some non-violent crimes, making things that were once felonies, misdemeanors. The idea was to try to reduce the amount of prisoners in the state’s overpopulated prison system. The measure reduced the following non-violent crimes from felonies to misdemeanors: […]
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Most people would agree that sleep is an amazing thing. It helps us separate one day from the next, as well as helps us recharge from a long day of working. Unfortunately, as much as we love sleep, there are many people out there that do not get enough of it each night. These people […]
Just about everybody has had to deal with a noisy neighbor at least once in their life, which is never fun. When we go home, we want to be able to rest and unwind from our day out in the world. We do not want to be bombarded by obnoxious sounds from our neighbors. This […]
With Donald Trump as our new President Elect, many immigrants across country have worries about their safety and status. Unfortunately, we do not have any answers as to what the changes for immigrants are going to be. We caution you now, especially if you are an immigrant or have loved ones who are to know […]
America has seen days of protests since Donald Trump became the President Elect on November 9, 2016. Americans have the right to assemble and protest, but then why are some people getting arrested? What are the boundaries? Here is what you might want to know in case you or a loved one ever plan to […]
Marijuana is now legal in California. Whether you voted yes or no, you are probably wondering what the new rules really are. Can anybody smoke weed wherever they want now? Who can purchase it and how much? Here is some helpful information to know about the passing of Prop 64: The law did not change […]
Believe it or not, there may be exceptions to the whole giving concept of the holiday spirit, where instead you need to be greedy for yourself. At first, your loved ones may not understand, but when you explain yourself, then they will completely understand. Then they may be in a giving mood and decide to […]
Get ready for rainy days, California! Whether we get few rain days or many, it is best to check over your car so that it is weather-ready. It is wise to review safety driving tips for the rainy season. Doing both can prevent a number of things: 1) getting pulled over and/or ticketed by the […]
Trying to figure out how to manage your finances during the holiday season is something you hate to do, but know you have to do it. It is the time of year where you are spending more money on gifts and dinners than you usually do. This year is going to be a little different, […]
Take a moment to think about your daily life. How well do you really know the people who you cross paths with on a semi-regular basis? Your neighbor, the mailman, the garbage man, your banker, or the men and women at the grocery store? Chances are, you do not know their deepest, darkest secrets or […]
If you think your arrest is the end of your life, you are being a little dramatic and are underestimating far too many people, including yourself. You have the right to be concerned, and stressed, but only a little, and only for a very brief period of time. You should get over that little phase […]
Being out on bail is not a good reason to live your wild life again. If anything, it should be reason to tame yourself and scale back. Lay low. Surround yourself with supportive and positive friends. Do not succumb to bad influences and habits. Bailing out of jail may be like a “get out of […]
Summer is officially gone, but do not expect your friends to stop hosting beach parties. Fall has beautiful, comfortable weather that is just right for going out. That means going out for a few drinks. Obviously, the wise thing to do in this case is to designate a sober driver, but who wants to be […]
Bailing out of jail is a task that is less complex than most people think, and it is certainly a stress reliever as well. It requires a little bit of research, professional help, money, and a lot of moral support and strength. Here is what it takes to bail a person out of jail. Hiring […]
As a new parent, you probably learned that being there for your child as they grow up is absolutely critical to how they develop and the person they become. Even being absent momentarily can leave a little bit of an unwanted mark. Being around for your child’s everyday routines is just as important as being […]
When you have been keeping up with legal cases in the news, have you ever wondered why you are hearing about a trial finally starting for a crime that happened last year? Why did they have to wait this long to go to court? There are a number of factors that go into determining how […]
If you think about it, getting arrested is a very selfish thing of you to do. How? Think about all the people you are hurting by getting arrested. Think about all the friends and family who are affected. A child will have no one to play hide and seek with. A best friend will confide […]
When you were younger and watching all those cool crime shows on TV, you probably got scared out of your mind that if you ever got arrested, your life would be over, as you know it, that there would be no getting out of jail, no repairing of broken relationships, and no one to be […]
The number for Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is 925-228-5858. You might want to remember that (and the company’s name) next time you have a run-in with the cops. This time, you got away or got off easy. But next time they may not be so forgiving and you may not get so lucky. Next […]
Bail for a defendant is going to be based on a number of criteria. What the crime was. Whether or not the defendant has a prior record of criminal activity. The bonds he or she has with other members of the community (flight risk). His or her financial standing. There is such a thing called […]