What century are we in? That is certainly a question to ask, especially after you read about these odd, and yet quite entertaining, laws in California and America. In California It is illegal to serve alcohol to a gay person. Considering California is one of the more progressive and democratic states, it is time for […]
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In California, there is one bail bond company who you can trust 100% to get the job done, and that is Contra Costa County Bail Bonds. Our statewide, family-owned company has been at the top of the bail bond industry for nearly 30 years they have been in business. Half of the success comes from […]
A 3 A.M. phone call from your loved one in jail may be disturbing and troubling to you, but the same phone call to Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is not disturbing to us. Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is a 24/7 professional bail bond company that serves all of California. We understand that people […]
No human is perfect and some are more imperfect than others. It is up to us to help each other get through these messes, because in this manner, the outcome is more successful. Even strangers are more than capable of being those helping hands. Our team here at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds would like […]
Although tax season just ended, and taxes are the last thing you want to think about right now, it is important for us to acknowledge that bail is not tax deductible. It is something we must answer because many people ask this question. People are arrested left and right, and with such a large amount […]
There will never be too many warnings against drinking and driving because, even though we are constantly reminded of this message, people do it anyway. They think they are good at driving, even while under the influence. That they will not get into an accident, or they won’t be pulled over. People continue to drive […]
If the police, while investigating a criminal matter, need to look through your property and belongings, they will often need a search warrant, unless you freely grant them permission to search. To get a search warrant, they will approach a judge and explain why a search warrant is necessary, e.g. reasonable suspicion that you have […]
Getting arrested once is nothing to brag about. But getting arrested a second, third, or fourth time is also nothing to brag about. (And for the record, getting arrested 5 times or more – also nothing to brag about). If you’ve been arrested at least once before, then fortunately you are familiar with the whole […]
The 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects us from excessive bail (as well as excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment). This amendment is an order towards the government to now use their power to impose unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants. But even with this amendment, many bail prices (particularly those for […]
You can be arrested for robbing a store, running a red light, being drunk in public, and kidnapping another person. Crimes like these, and punishment, is obvious. But did you know that in some places in California, it can be illegal for a man to kiss a woman, or it can be illegal if you’re […]
As the popularity of attending massive music festivals rises, so does the number of arrests, unfortunately. The most common offenses at music festivals are drug possession (most often ecstasy), public intoxication, and trespassing. Getting arrested for such violations at a music festival may be quite the bummer, but it should serve as a wake up […]
Cyberbullying (intentionally posting personal information of and/or harassing another person by electronic communication like texts, emails and social media with the intent of causing fear) seems like a rather harmless crime but in California, it’s taken very seriously. Cyberbullying has led victims to harm themselves, commit suicide, or act out and harm others. Subject to […]
Grab your sunblock and your bathing suits because it’s time to travel! It’s the perfect weather to hit the beach or the lake – or some pool party. Our yearning for sunshine fun began with Spring Break and it won’t stop until the Fall. We can’t wait! We have plans to travel to a specific […]
Not every hard criminal is a truly bad person that their criminal record makes them out to believe. Some people are so determined to not let their arrest and conviction define them; they have the motivation to prove to others that they are a good, trustworthy person. For these very select individuals, they have the […]
Having a criminal record can be haunting, especially for a person who is generally a good and honest person. And we know that employers and banks (and others) are able to access arrest and conviction records during criminal background checks. Is it possible to have any information on a criminal record sealed, so that in […]
If you’re curious to learn just how expensive bail can be, check out some of these real cases where bail has been set among the most expensive in United States history (and some of the most high-profile and media-covered cases): O.J. Simpson O.J. Simpson is most famously known being found not guilty in murdering his […]
Can you guess how much it costs to keep a person in a California prison? $64,000 That’s $64,000 per person. This cost covers housing, feeding, and caring for the prisoner. And even though California prison populations are slowly declining (yet still overcrowded), the costs aren’t going down. In fact, they’re going up. California also spends […]
If you’re in a situation where the police are, at that moment, arresting your friend, do not give the police any reason to arrest you too. We understand that you are angered by the situation and want to help your friend out, and you’re probably verbally arguing with the cops. But be careful as to […]
A statute of limitations is the time frame within which a person or party can file a lawsuit against another person or party for a crime. The time periods will vary depending on the crime that took place; the most heinous crimes like aggravated rape and murder have no statute of limitations. The clock for […]
If you get a call and learn that your loved one has been arrested, try not to freak out too much, okay? Your loved one is doing plenty of that (rightfully so) and for them, you need to remain as collected as possible. Understandably, you may not immediately know what to expect and what you […]