Laws change all the time and with half of 2015 already over, we bet you don’t know a lot of the new laws that came into play at the beginning of the year. There were over 900 new laws in California, including the following: Unless it’s printed in a book, online, or at a state […]
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In some situations, an adult (18 years or older) gets arrested for a crime he or she committed as a minor (17 years old or younger). What happens then will depend on state law, seriousness of the crime, and their current age versus their age when the crime was committed. Crime: a felony, very serious […]
Let’s get one thing straight: bail bond agents are not thugs. We don’t wear dark clothes and a big coat, sunglasses, slicked hair, gold chains and rings. Okay, maybe some of us have bits and pieces of these qualities but certainly not the whole package! We are a team of people who work together, and […]
Each state has a “statute of limitations” which means there are time limits that lawsuit can be filed in order to charge the offender. If that time period since the crime has passed, that person cannot be charged. The statute of limitations will vary depending on the crime and situation, and the clock for the […]
Understandably, it’s probably hard for many people to understand why we do what we do – bail people out of jail. “What purpose to you get out of getting someone out of jail?” Well, we’ll tell you. Being a bail bond agent is more than filing forms to get a person out of jail. As […]
With over 28 years in the industry, Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services has really emerged at the top. Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services boasts more satisfied clients than other bail bond companies in California, and has outstanding true testimonials to back them. Excellence at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services and favoritism for […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services is a 28-year-old family-owned company in California. Over these 28 years, we’ve grown to employ over 120 licensed and professional bail agents and representatives. Many have been with our company for a long time and have really shaped our company to be the reliable, welcoming, and friendly company that […]
Helping people rescue their loved ones from jail is an extremely important job, one that the bail agents at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services love to do. We have been helping Californians bail the important people in their lives out of jail since 1987 and we can help you too! For nearly 30 years, […]
It’s very nice and refreshing to approach a company and be greeted with a friendly, genuine person. That’s what you get at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. The bail agents and representatives at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services are regular people just like you. They’re the person you jog past in the morning, […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services’ agents and representatives want to help you get your child one out of jail just as much as you do. Why do we care so much? Because many of us have children ourselves. Not all of us may feel the same pain as you when you learn your child […]
What’s worse than having to deal with making bail bond payments? Working with a bail bond company and bail agent who is unreliable and non-communicative. Unfortunately, there are such companies and representatives who just complete the initial paperwork and then seem to ignore you for the remainder of the time you are going to court […]
You probably have heard and seen on television cops say to the people they are arresting, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you…” You probably though, have never learned about the significance of this phrase, and what it means to anyone who is arrested. Before […]
Cash Bond Defendant pays the whole bail amount in cash to the court Full amount must be paid before the defendant can leave jail Will be refunded if defendant makes all court appearances and meets any other conditions and requirements of release Most often used when judge considers defendant a flight risk or a danger […]
Your Instagram photo got over 100 likes (you typically average 40) and you’re thrilled because you were totally cool and got that awesome shot that no one else gets unless they’re gutsy enough. We mean, gutsy enough to trespass and risk getting caught. Consequences of trespassing include up to 6 months in jail and/or a […]
There is no formal definition for a sanctuary city, and each place may describe it a bit differently, but generally, a sanctuary city is a city in the U.S. that protects undocumented immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. There are certain rules and policies in sanctuary cities that prevent local police and government workers from inquiring […]
Have drones gotten a little too out of control? They’re cool gadgets to have to take fun and awesome photos and video (did you see the one that flew through fireworks to capture video?), but as more people get their hands on these fliers, more issues and complaints have risen. Most recently you’ve probably heard […]
Bail bonds don’t exist because the bail bond companies and the government want your money. Bail bonds exist because you have the right to be protected and, despite any crime you did or did not commit, the government wants to help you protect your rights. It might be a little convoluted that the government is […]
Labor Day Weekend is the last big weekend of Summer (officially) and friends and families love getting together for barbecues and short vacations. When someone very integral to the group and group dynamic is missing, then it just “won’t be the same,” as the saying goes. And if that someone happens to miss the occasion […]
You’re out celebrating your birthday like you always do – food and drinks with the best company. And it being your birthday and all, you probably are drinking more than your friends are. That’s fine and all, but don’t you dare drive yourself home. What if you get pulled over? What if you get into […]
You may not realize it, but there are a lot of people who look up to you. This includes the people you love like friends and family, probably some coworkers and classmates, and even strangers. You carry quite a big load here then, in terms of not letting these people down by showing them a […]