In most U.S. states, minors are classified as those younger than 18 (there are some states who set the age at 16). Minors, when they get caught for a crime, do not have the same legal procedures as adults. Adults can go to prison, minors would go to juvenile hall and/or be required to enroll […]
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In California, it’s not too uncommon to come across drivers every now and then who change lanes without signaling first. Some do it more when there are other drivers surrounding them, some do it when they are clearly the only driver on the road. It seems harmless sometimes, though albeit can be a little dangerous […]
For any of you out there who have children, you know how crucial it is to be a solid role model for them. That means being honest, honorable and a well-rounded family-person. Parents can’t afford to go out and drink every night, do drugs, avoid traffic violation tickets, get into arguments (that could lead to […]
As a parent, don’t you always have a concern for your children? Even if they are well behaved and honest, parents’ concern for their child continues to linger no matter what. It’s all part of being a parent. It’s important to always be reminded that any trouble your kid gets into, you as a parent […]
Co-signing a bail bond is a huge responsibility and liability. You’re essentially assuming the consequences if the defendant does not make his or her payments, skips court or possibly violate other terms of release that are dependent on the bail bond. We know you desperately just want to co-sign the bail bond because you’re sympathetic […]
If you think your child needs more help than you are able or knowledgeable of to provide, do not hesitate to call for third party help, be it from another family member, a friend or a professional. You want the best for your child and you want to help them in every way possible, but […]
Sometimes when you are bored you can be convinced by friends to do something you think may be “fun” and in rare instances these “fun” acts can get you into a lot of trouble. Luckily for you, you can find a friend in one of our bail agents at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. […]
Bailing someone out of jail can be a tough situation if you do not know what to do. Some bail bond companies would lie and scare their clients so they can take more money from you. At Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services we believe in honesty and integrity and we always treat our clients […]
Finding the right bail bond company that will meet your needs can be stressful – and you’re already stressed at the prospect of this situation! You can ask friends or family around for a recommendation but chances are slim – they themselves most likely have never had to get help from a bail company. But […]
Over the years Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services has grown to become one of the most trusted bail bonds companies in California. For a company to be around for 28 years like us, they have to be good. We hire only the best bail agents to help our clients, but we don’t stop there. […]
We at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services know how difficult and intimidating bailing a friend or family member out of jail can be. Most people are not prepared to bail someone they care about out of jail and so they may feel lost. To help our clients out, we’ve simplified the bail process down […]
If you feel like your rights have been violated, you certainly have the right to investigate and file a complaint! The police are supposed to protect rights but occasionally they overstep their authority. If you believe this happened to you, know this: Write down everything you remember Take note of the officer’s name, badge, patrol […]
If you’ve ever considered skipping jury duty, don’t. It’s a criminal offense to do so that could result in fines and jail time. It’s a part of your duty to help maintain and ensure justice. There could be a warrant out for you if you ignore your jury duties. If you would like to do […]
Have you ever thought about how critical “think before you speak” and “think before you act” can be? Growing up as a child you’re taught that but it never really dawn on you just how important this can be – it can be the one deciding factor that will prevent you from serious trouble: jail. […]
If you or someone you know is an undocumented immigrant, the worst fear is getting caught and deported. However, it doesn’t work like that (so easily). Undocumented immigrants do have certain rights and we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services want to help protect them. You can only be detained for up to 48 […]
You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. These are the rights for people who are arrested for any crime. These rights weren’t always in place and so fundamentally crucial to the people who get arrested. These rights came about following the 1966 case of Miranda v. Arizona. What happened […]
What you probably know already is that drinking on public streets is prohibited in the majority of America. What you don’t know are the seven places where you actually can legally drink on the streets: Las Vegas, Nevada Sonoma, California Savannah, Georgia Fredericksburg, Texas Hood River, Oregon New Orleans, Louisiana Memphis, Tennessee Make sure you […]
In your search for the best California bail bond company to help you get your loved one out of jail, you will come across many companies who sound like they’d be “alright.” But we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, promise you that “alright” is not good enough. You shouldn’t settle for just any […]
How do you know if you’re budgeting your paychecks well? One common guideline to follow is the 50/30/20 rule: No more than 50% of your paycheck will go to fixed costs like monthly bills and rent. This can also include gym memberships, Netflix, etc. 20% of your income will be allotted for your Savings, your […]
In most U.S. states, if a person under the age of 18 commits a crime, he or she is tried as a juvenile. (There are some states where the “adult” age is 16 and yet there are some extreme cases where a child under 18 will be tried as an adult.) While juveniles have special […]