When it comes to getting arrested, posting bail, dealing with trial, and all that not-so-good-stuff, the length of time it takes can vary depending on the defendant and the situation. However, the general steps are the same: Arrest Booking Arraignment Post bail Prepare for trial Trial Booking occurs immediately after the arrest. The arraignment follows […]
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Whenever something is called a process, people automatically assume it is going to take a long time. Things that can be done quickly, do not typically have a process. However, there are some exceptions to that rule. One such exception would be the bail bond process. With the right bail agent, you can have your […]
In a state where there are many competing bail bond companies, you have to wonder how you are going to pick the one that can help you. You do not want to work with a company that will take advantage of your vulnerability and lack of knowledge of bail bonds and the industry. Let us […]
When your loved one is arrested and put into a jail, it automatically seems like all the odds are stacked against you. This is one of the worst moments in your life and you do not know how to deal with the situation. You are frantic and desperate. That is a normal reaction to people […]
You will notice the weather has changed and rain is definitely making itself known to us again. There will continue to be more rain. In order to avoid accidents on the road and getting pulled over by the police, please pay attention to rainy-weather driving tips. Following these can mean the difference between life and […]
You will never come across more kind, helpful, and genuine strangers than the bail agents employed by Contra Costa County Bail Bonds. When you have a problem, a big problem, some friends and family do not want to hear about it because that means they are morally obligated to lend a helping hand. That is […]
No matter how old you get, when you’re in serious trouble, do you know who will always be there for you no matter what? Your parents. Do not ever give up on them on anything because they will never give up on you. Say you were arrested, and perhaps this is not the first time […]
People are always looking for ways to earn more money, but they rarely look at ways they can save more. Here are some helpful tips that you might want to consider so you can save money and put it into your emergency fund. This way, you are ready in case you ever need to suddenly […]
If it ever came down to it, would you agree to help pay for your loved one’s bail bond, or would you rather someone else take care of the problem so you do not have to be financially involved? Pros to helping your loved one bail out of jail: They can get out of jail […]
Did you know that your loved one’s ability to post bail may rest in your hands? Bail is expensive, and can be very hard for one person to post alone. They may need your help to get through this. You should contact Contra Costa County Bail Bonds before you get too concerned because we will […]
How you represent yourself in your court hearing is nearly as important as the case your lawyer is making. Your body language, dress, and overall presentation, speaks volumes to the jury, the judge, and others. Granted, some defendants will not be able to present themselves as neatly and professionally as others because they were not […]
There is no shortage of weirdness in California. We have odd people who tried to do strange things that led to produced weird laws. Today many of these laws remain in the books, despite seeming very unlikely that any Californian would try to purposely violate these laws. In fact, you cannot help but wonder why […]
The current situation you are in is heartbreaking. Your loved one has been arrested and cannot afford to pay for bail alone. Sitting on your left shoulder is the little you that says, “Don’t get involved! You’ve done so much for them in the past and they keep letting you down! You need to let […]
Voting rights for some convicted felons in California could soon change – possibly. Currently in California, the law only allows convicted felons to vote only when they have been released from jail and completed parole; their voting rights are automatically restored upon completion. But now there is a new bill (AB2466) that petitions to give […]
One unpaid parking ticket – you think you can get away with it for awhile. They have way more important matters to follow up on instead of your ticket. This ideology will only go so far, if it has even gotten you anywhere to begin with. You may think that because no one has followed […]
Even if your loved one is so befallen with guilt about the crime he or she has just been arrested for, to the point where he or she does not want to pay for bail, you, as their supportive loved one, should not let them sit there in jail for what will seem like forever. […]
Whatever negative, threatening, and intimidating thoughts you have surrounding bail bonds and bail agents, you need to drop them, now. These preconceived ideas and notions are easy to hold onto because you see them in TV shows and movies. Plus, you might think that because it is connected with crime and police and lawyers and […]
Cosigning onto a bail bond is a huge gesture of the signer towards the defendant who needs the bail bond. However, it also is a risk for the cosigner. And for the defendant, it is a lot of trust and good faith instill upon them, from the cosigner. For the cosigner: You are agreeing to […]