A trope that is commonly seen in movies, especially older ones, is the peeping tom. For those unaware, a peeping tom is typically a man who spies on a woman while she’s changing. What was once a fairly common scene in movies has since died off as people admitted just how creepy the act of […]
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The thought of bailing someone out of jail is not something that people like to consider. Not only does it mean that a friend or family member was arrested, but that you have to pay a large amount of money to get the person out of jail. None of those are very exciting or happy […]
Now that summer is here, your weekends are filling up fast with parties at your place and your friends’ places. That means you need to have a pumped up playlist of the latest chart topping songs, a fridge full of alcohol, and the most down to earth friends. In addition to those party necessities, you […]
Unless given permission by the owner, cops need a warrant in order to search a person’s home, belongings, vehicle, mail, etc. Now in the digital age, cops also need a warrant to search laptops, tablets, and cell phones. As our dependency on our cell phones continue to rise, so has a new question: Does the […]
Have you heard of the proposed bill by Senator Scott Weiner from San Francisco that would allow bars to stay open later? State Bill 384 is referred to as “Let Our Communities Adjust Late Night” or “LOCAL Act” for short, will allow communities to adjust how late restaurants and bars can serve alcohol. Under this […]
The statute of limitations for copyright infringement is three years. Copyright Infringement is the illegal copying, publishing and distributing of creative works that belong to other people, groups or companies. Creative works can be computer software programs, video games, books, films, music and more. Copyrights can be transferred or sold to another individual, in which […]
When a person takes something from another without permission, it is called theft, robbery or burglary. You think to yourself, “those three words all mean the same thing. They are synonyms for each other.” In the broad sense, this is true. However, each of these are distinct crimes under California law that are related, yet […]
Dirty. Dark. Uncomfortable. Isolation. Dangerous. These are all terms that describe jail, where your loved one is right now. Yet, they shouldn’t have to be there. You can get them out of jail and back home to you where they are safe and surrounded by familiar friendly faces. You can remain protective over them this […]
Can we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services give you a handful of things to worry less about? We know you’re going through a very difficult time right now with so many things to worry about regarding your loved one’s arrest. On top of that, you’ve got your own life to live and own […]
Sometimes, handling an issue by ourselves is not enough. Sometimes, getting help from friends or family is also not enough. It is these sometimes that you should seek professional help: a therapist, rehab, community support groups, a bail agent. These are the groups and individuals who can help you best because they are either trained […]
California has some pretty lax driving laws (California roll stop, lane splitting, going with the flow of traffic instead of the posted speed limit on freeways) but that doesn’t mean you won’t ever get a ticket for them, and that definitely doesn’t mean you should ignore the ticket and not pay it. Plus, all the […]
Bail is offered for most criminals but in extreme cases, a judge will deny bail altogether for a criminal deemed too dangerous and crime too horrendous. For example, a man responsible for the awful death of a young 2 year old girl in Boston was denied bail. He was the boyfriend of the girl’s mother, […]
Regardless of your income, you are highly encouraged to post bail. No one should have to sit in jail, which is why we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services offer affordable alternatives for paying bail. Just to be clear, even if you can afford to pay 100% of your bail, you can still contact […]
Driving under the influence is a serious, dangerous crime. Literally paying for the consequences can be a huge financial loss: damaged property, loss of license, medical bills for yourself or another person, lawyers, and bail. Bail alone can be several hundred to several thousand dollars for a first offense. Bail increases if it is a […]
If you are stopped by the police, it is very important that you remain calm and cooperative. Even if you didn’t do anything wrong, you don’t want to give the police any reason to grow suspicious or worse, cuff you. Keep your hands where the officer can see them. Be respectful. If you wish not […]
Besides the obvious – getting out of jail – there are some other benefits to using a bail bond that you might not know about. Using bail bond benefits both the person the bail bond is for, and the public! You get to return to work. You’ll earn your income that allows you to live […]
As you know, a bail bond gets you out of jail during the period of their trial on the condition that you promise to appear in court anytime you are requested. If you know ahead of time that there is a conflict with the court date and something in your schedule, you need to tell […]
California drivers, there’s a new program that can help you pay off outstanding tickets and still be in possession of your license. The program is identified as the California Vehicle Code 42008.8 and is a traffic ticket amnesty program. By enrolling in this program, California drivers can have their license reinstated. They sign up for […]
Not being able to afford bail may not be a problem – cash isn’t the only way you can pay for bail. It’s expensive and can be very tough to get that kind of money so quickly. Thankfully, there are various forms of bail so that everyone who is eligible for bail, has the opportunity […]
Who says role models have to be people who are older than you are? Age doesn’t matter. It’s the qualities and characteristics of the role model that matters. Some younger people might be very mature and wise for their age. Some older people may have continuous mess-ups. What being a good role model means is […]