Everyone likes to know that someone is out there watching out for them. This is definitely true when that person has been arrested and is sitting behind bars. Your friend or family member would be happy to know that you care. You can truly show you care by trying to bail him or her out […]
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Not all who are arrested are given the opportunity to be released on own recognizance, which is when a defendant signs formal papers promising to show up for court, then is released from jail. Most defendants are granted bail, meaning they have to pay money to the court in order to be released from jail. […]
There are different proceedings, rights, and consequences for someone 17 or younger who gets arrested versus someone 18 or older who is arrested. In most states, anyone 17 or younger is called a juvenile and when they turn 18, they are called an adult. The differences are due to the fact that juveniles have less […]
Understanding the differences between being detained and being arrested by the police is important since a person’s rights are different in each case. Here is what you want to know: Detention To be detained, the police will have reasonable suspicion to stop and question you. That person is allowed to leave after that short period […]
When we are calm, we always know what to say and do when we imagine a hypothetical situation. However, when that situation is actually happening and we are caught in the middle of it, it is so easy to forget those steps. We panic and make rash decisions. Sometimes we lose our cool, but we […]
Getting arrested is not the end of the world. This is coming from someone who has bailed many defendants out of jail, reunited them with family, and watch them get past their own stressful situations. Getting arrested is definitely not a good thing. It is going to put a tremendous amount of pressure and stress […]
Being the good, always concerned friend you are, you might consider taking it upon yourself this New Year to have a resolution that focuses on a loved one of yours, rather than yourself. You choose to try to make your friend see that if he or she continues to keep up certain bad habits and […]
When one is arrested, they will contact their close friends and family who they can confide in. They will also contact a lawyer to help them through the case. If they are eligible to post bail, they will get a bail agent because paying cash bail is ridiculously expensive. Wondering which company is the best […]
Think of all the ways you can pay for something: cash, credit, debit, or checks. That is plenty of options to pay for a piece of clothing, or for a bail bond. A bail bond is used to get a defendant out of jail pre-trial. Bail bonds are more accommodating than cash bail for their […]
Similar to how a beautiful rainbow and bright sunny day appears after a gloomy storm, a person will see a happy, successful life again after dealing with an arrest. In the midst of the storm or the legal process, it might be hard to imagine a positive outcome, but it is there. Do not worry […]
When a person is arrested, they will have to face 1 of 3 scenarios, which is up to the judge to choose. The judge can: Deny Bail – The defendant has no choice but to remain in custody. The judge has determined that this person is too dangerous to be released from jail. Grant Bail […]
Putting your freedom or that of your loved one into the hands of a stranger is a nerve-racking thing to do. On one hand, you are eager for them to get right to work on a bail bond, but on the other hand, you want to make sure they can do the job perfectly for […]
You do not have to be suspected of committing a crime for the police to stop and question you. The police stop and speak with all kinds of people daily, it is their job. If it ever happens to you, try and remember this: Get the officer’s name and badge number. Take note of their […]
We all know that using cell phones while driving is a no-no. It has been illegal for several years now, but since the original bills were put into effect, the intelligence of smartphones has increased. They can access social media, texts, email, video chat, and have better GPS. It is no secret that we rely […]
There is nothing that says if you have a terrible day, everything from there on out will just get worse. So maybe it is a string of bad luck and hard times, but you know what? Everyone experiences this in some way or another, and they get through it. Stressing about your loved one being […]
You might have thought the talk of elections and voting had ceased for a while, but January 1, 2017 saw the start of a handful of new voting-related laws in California. We at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds would like to inform you. Here they are: Californians with low-level felony convictions now have the right […]
We will not ask what your stance is on guns, gun laws, and gun ownership, but we do ask that you learn about it, and comply with the new gun laws in California. These laws went into effect January 1, 2017: Gun Loans Loaning guns to others is mostly illegal now, with the exception of […]
Rainy days are still ahead California, whether you are in Northern California where rainfall is more abundant, or you are in Southern California where it happens less often. Driving habits need to be changed when it is raining versus when it is a dry day to ensure road safety. Contra Costa County Bail Bonds wants […]
Dealing with an arrest is an incredibly stressful and tense time, not just for the individual, but for their loved ones as well. There will be some bickering, but mostly figuring out how to get through this situation together. Multiple parties will be involved in some way or another: the defendant, a bail bond company […]
It is not January 1 anymore, but you can still come up with some 2017 resolutions. It is never too late to set goals and commit to them. Whether it is something you try every year, like eating better and working out more, or something that is quite the challenge, like breaking bad habits and […]