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How Bail Protects Your Loved One

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 […]

How Long Will It Take To Post Bail?

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 […]

The Evolution Of Bail

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 Work And Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Can Prove It

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, […]

Pay For Your Bail Bond, Not Strained Relationships

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 […]

People With A Criminal Past Can Always Find Work

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 You’ve Been Arrested

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 […]

How Much Time Do I Have To Post Bail?

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 […]

Even More Hoverboard Laws

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 […]

How You Know If You Can Apply For A Bail Bond

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. […]

California To Raise Legal Smoking Age From 18 To 21

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 […]

The Big Differences Between Seventeen Year Olds And Eighteen Year Olds

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 […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Believes In Second Chances

We at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store are firm believers in giving everyone a second chance and we hope you share that same support as we do. Mistakes happen and humans are not perfect. Some people end up arrested at some point in their life and we like to believe that that person is better […]

Everyone, Literally Everyone, May Use Bail Bond Store

Some people may think that bail bonds are only for those who cannot afford to pay for bail on their own. They cannot quickly come up with x amount of money to get their loved one out of jail, even if that money is fully refundable at the end of the trial. So, they apply […]

What Is Bail Even For?

Imagine you have been arrested for a crime. Your trial doesn’t begin for 2 weeks. During these two weeks, the police and investigators look for evidence and try to figure out what happened. The prosecution will build their case against you to prove you are guilty. Your defense will work to try and prove your […]

Travel Restrictions While On Bail

Unless a judge explicitly bans a defendant from traveling while they are out on bail, the defendant can technically take a trip if he or she wishes to. But, this does not get them off the hook of having to show up for their court dates. The defendant must still make all court appearances, so […]

Contra Costa Bail Bond StoreProcess Is As Easy As 1-2-3

If you’re unsure of what you can do to help a loved one get out of jail, don’t panic. First of all, you shouldn’t have to automatically help because you sure as heck never expected to be thrown into this position. Second, you’re not facing this heavy problem alone. You’ve got other friends and family […]

Count On Contra Costa Bail Bond Store- Every Time

You know that if you ever needed to get a bail bond, again, you can always count on Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, right? Whether we were the ones to help you with a bail bond the first time or not, our team will not let you down this time around. It doesn’t matter […]

Do Not Make Your Loved One Sit In Jail For Days On End

If a friend or family member has been arrested and is sitting behind bars, he or she might feel forgotten. Do not forget about the people you care about, bail your loved one out of jail today with help from Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. We will help you rescue your loved one from […]

Answers To Your 4 Most Pressing Bail Bond-Related Questions

If this is your first time needing to bail someone out of jail, we’re sure you have a lot of questions for us, Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, about what to expect, how the process is, and your money. To get started, we’ve picked out the most common questions we receive and help debunk […]