If you’re curious to learn just how expensive bail can be, check out some of these real cases where bail has been set among the most expensive in United States history (and some of the most high-profile and media-covered cases): O.J. Simpson O.J. Simpson is most famously known being found not guilty in murdering his […]
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Can you guess how much it costs to keep a person in a California prison? $64,000 That’s $64,000 per person. This cost covers housing, feeding, and caring for the prisoner. And even though California prison populations are slowly declining (yet still overcrowded), the costs aren’t going down. In fact, they’re going up. California also spends […]
If you’re in a situation where the police are, at that moment, arresting your friend, do not give the police any reason to arrest you too. We understand that you are angered by the situation and want to help your friend out, and you’re probably verbally arguing with the cops. But be careful as to […]
A statute of limitations is the time frame within which a person or party can file a lawsuit against another person or party for a crime. The time periods will vary depending on the crime that took place; the most heinous crimes like aggravated rape and murder have no statute of limitations. The clock for […]
If you get a call and learn that your loved one has been arrested, try not to freak out too much, okay? Your loved one is doing plenty of that (rightfully so) and for them, you need to remain as collected as possible. Understandably, you may not immediately know what to expect and what you […]
Applying for a bail bond means you need to meet a few qualifications. For one, whoever the bail bond is for needs to have actually been granted bail by the judge; sometimes the judge will deny bail, meaning that person cannot get a bail bond. Another qualification is the need for a cosigner, a person, […]
Bail is expensive and not many people can afford to pay it easily. Bail bonds are the more affordable alternative (at 10-15% of the bail cost) but even then, some people struggle trying to pay this and also make other ends meet. But, bail bonds don’t have to be paid off by only one person, […]
When you hear “age is nothing but a number,” you should really believe it. In the dating world, in the professional world and even within the family. A younger sibling won’t always have to be the more immature, irresponsible child in the family. He or she may in fact be the more well-rounded child, compared […]
If you thought that explaining Santa isn’t real to your children was difficult, imagine having to explain to them that mommy or daddy was arrested and put in jail for doing something really bad, unable to come home for a certain number of hours or days. Young children in particular will not understand the concept […]
When a loved one of yours is in jail, it can be very easy for them to give up on themselves. They’ve gotten themselves into a very tough situation and from behind bars, it’s hard to see any good coming in the near future. They’re angry, sad and feel defeated. So, it’s up to you […]
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 […]