By now, you have definitely heard of the mobile game, Pokémon Go. You may even be playing it. But do you know when you or your loved ones are too addicted to the game? When you have become so addicted that it is dangerous to play? Do you know when you should stop and delete […]
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As you are well aware, five Dallas, Texas cops were killed during what was a peaceful protest regarding the shootings of two African American men in other states. They were killed by a man with an Army background, and thus had the skills and tactics to thoroughly plan his attack. It is not something that […]
Applying for a bail bond is a fast and easy process, but there is little room for error. We at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds have been successfully bailing individuals out of jail for nearly 30 years, and we will definitely help you too. However, we need you to make sure everything goes smoothly. Know […]
Do not cling to the thought that your recent arrest is going to prevent you from getting places in life. If you do, then that will likely be the case, but if you instead rise above the occasion and hold your head high, your future will be as you always imagined. All you need to […]
Bailing your loved one out of jail is a most unwanted task where you feel as if no one is there to truly support you. You feel more people judging you and your loved one. Do not worry, you are not the only person in this situation. Plenty of other people have gone through what […]
Answering phone calls, texting, checking traffic and finding alternate routes, replying to emails, there are plenty of distractions on mobile phones. Now, there is a new app that is taking over our lives: Pokémon Go. This falls under the games category, but this game is unlike any other. This one is addicting and far surpassed […]
When an 18 year old is arrested, their legal process is much different than someone who is 17 years old or younger. Eighteen is the age when a person becomes a legal adult, responsible for his or her own actions. Their parents or guardians are no longer legally required to be responsible for them, though […]
It keeps getting hotter and we cannot stress enough how criminal it is to leave a young child or a pet locked in a hot car. While you may only be running into the store or house for a few minutes, take your child with you and roll down the windows for your pet. A […]
When a person does not post bail, they must remain in police custody until and during their trial; this is not in the best interest of the defendant, because what they experience in jail is far worse than what they receive at home. Jails are overcrowded and unwelcoming, both by the physical boundaries that make […]
The time it takes a person to post bail and be freed largely depends on how busy the jail is; typically though, it will take a few hours at best. A defendant, or someone on their behalf, may apply for a bail bond with a professional bail bond company as soon as the arraignment hearing […]
When judges set a specific amount of money a defendant, or anyone on their behalf, must pay to the court to be released from jail, this is known as bail. This concept in the justice system has evolved over centuries and has quite the history. Bail first began through the common laws of medieval England. […]
Bail bonds as a way of jail release are working. What do we mean by that? At Contra Costa Bail Bond Store, we mean that by releasing a defendant from jail using our no collateral needed bail bonds, we are giving the defendant some of his or her life back. They can go to work, […]
Getting arrested is such a selfish thing to do. How many people are affected by one person’s arrest? Countless friends and family members. Some co-workers or peers. Tax-payers. So, practically everyone. Sure the one person who is arrested faces the scariest consequences and the toughest recovery period. But those closest to them also deal with […]
As we always attempt to reassure our clients, having been arrested is not “the end” for you. For many, getting arrested is simply a mishap. It will go on your record but it will not always haunt you for the rest of your life. People with a criminal past are very much capable of being […]
Admitting to something so serious like getting arrested can be very hard to do but once you get it over with, you’ll find your uphill climb to be much easier. No matter what the crime you committed was, you always know there are certain people you can talk to openly. This revelation to them likely […]
You may post bail anytime after your bail hearing – as long as the judge has granted bail, of course. The time it will take to pay off bail will depend on the route you choose to bail out of jail. If you wish to pay your bail money directly with court so you have […]
Hoverboard laws are continuing to get stricter. In January, a number of hoverboard laws in California began: riders had to be at least 16 and wear a helmet, for example. They could ride on sidewalks or streets where the posted speed limit was no more than 35 miles per hour. These are state-wide laws. Individual […]
Most defendants will be eligible to apply for a bail bond to get out of jail if they wish to use this route; however, not all defendants will qualify for a bail bond. You don’t need to be above or below a certain average household income. You don’t need to be of a certain age. […]
It is quite the bold move, California lawmakers just recently voted to change the minimum age for smoking from 18 to 21. California is only the second state in the U.S. to move forward with this change; only Hawaii has made this change. California is the most populous state in America and such a substantial […]
When you’re fifteen and sixteen and you get in trouble with the cops, your parents are the ones who are responsible for the consequences like paying fines. They may take away your allowance for awhile, but they are the ones who will need to sign papers, communicate with the court and pay money. But once […]