If you plan on drinking over Labor Day Weekend, as always, drink responsibly. And make other decisions (such as driving) responsibly. You can certainly expect the police to dispatch more officers for the weekend and have additional DUI checkpoints set up. Some checkpoints may be announced early, and some you might know about. What happens […]
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Little is worse than sitting in jail waiting and waiting and waiting to get out. Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services understands this and doesn’t waste any more time in getting someone out. So if you have a loved one who is ready to post bail, contact Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services for immediate […]
Some people can pay their whole bail to the court; other people use a bail bond, which costs them 10% of the whole bail amount. This doesn’t mean that the rich are the ones paying for their own bail, and this doesn’t mean that the poor are using bail bonds. It all comes down to […]
You don’t need to ask Mom or Dad for money to bail out of jail. You’re financially independent and you’re too proud to ask them for money. (You’d actually rather keep spending on them if you can because they’ve done so much for you growing up.) Plus, you don’t want to burden them and drag […]
You’ve been anxious and excited for your upcoming travel plans ever since the beginning of the year when you locked it in. But just the other week, your travel buddy was arrested and then released on bail. Is this going to ruin your trip? Can your travel pal still go with you? The answer to […]
When you’re traveling to a foreign country, it’s imperative to study up on that country’s local laws, culture, and language. Many people do not realize how easy it might be to get into legal trouble. If you’re arrested abroad, you have to go through that country’s criminal justice system. Not all of America’s legal concepts […]
When your son or daughter calls you from jail, you’re going to be overwhelmed with emotions. You’re relieved they’re safe, angry they got in serious trouble, worried about how this will affect their future, stressed about how to handle the next steps, embarrassed for your family, confused about what to say when you bail them […]
You can consider being granted “own recognizance” release as the sincerest form of flattery when it comes to bail. This is a no-cost bail where a judge will allow a defendant to be released from jail by signing a written promise to attend any and all court appointments. The defendant does not have to pay […]
You don’t expect to have to pay for bail one day, so at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services don’t expect you to know all the details about bail and bail bonds. But now that you have come to us for help, we will make sure you know exactly what to expect and what is […]
We all know that TV shows and movies rarely show “the full truth, and nothing but the truth” when it comes to portraying real life, daily situations. Some details are left out, some are exaggerated. This is to glorify a situation to make it juicier and more entertaining, as well as allow the entire episode […]
Only a judge can set, raise, and lower bail amounts. No bail agent, lawyer, jury, or other party can change the bail amount. The judge can consider a petition, but he or she may not grant a change. Posting bail bonds can be paid off through a variety of methods, from cash to checks to […]
By now, you know that texting and driving is a no-no in California. That’s how we generally understand this law – texting and driving. But this law actually extends beyond text messaging. Here is what else you cannot do, and what you can do, on your phone while you are driving. While driving, you may […]
You’d think that companies who have been in business for a very long time will know how best to treat their clients and meet their expectations and goals, huh? Well, sometimes, that’s not always true. Some companies are “out-of-date” and not up to speed with current trends, technology, and the very fact that time is […]
We are fast approaching our next extended Summer holiday weekend – Labor Day Weekend – and we’re confident there will be no shortage of men and women making sure they have a great weekend. From barbecuing to drinking to partying in the pool or at the beach, we’re here to give you a few friendly […]
You have the right to have a copy of your criminal record, if you so wish. You may want to see this to review accuracy and completeness of it. In order to get a copy, you will need to pay a $25 processing fee to the Department of Justice. You will also need to submit […]
The family member is arrested and charged with a crime. The District Attorney (DA) will review the case and decide whether or not to file charges. If the DA decides not to move forward with charging the individual with a crime, the case is dismissed and he or she is free to go home. If […]
As you probably know, a criminal history can affect your parental rights over your child. The judge always has the child’s best interests and safety at heart. A judge will look at the offense, how old you were at the time, what your sentence was, how long ago the crime was committed, and how you’ve […]
As far as you know it, getting arrested means that your life is pretty much over. You’re going to be kicked out of school and/or fired from your job. You won’t get another career-focused job. You won’t get a loan, or an apartment. Your relationships with friends, family, and lovers will be ruined. This is […]
Being a bail bondsman at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services is much like being any other professional businessman or woman. This is a real job that requires annual training, a license and certification, and excellent customer service skills. Our bail agents aren’t your image of a mobster or club bouncer. They don’t wear dark […]
How soon do I need to pay bail? Well, that depends on the method you are choosing. If you want to be direct and pay the court (without going through a third party), you will pay the entire amount of your bail at once. Only when you do this can you get out of jail. […]