The 8th Amendment protects the people from excessive bail, yet bail still does seem excessive to pretty much everyone. $10,000, $25,000, $1 million to be released? Yes, this is pricey, but let’s look at this objectively. The judge looks at the following factors when deciding a bail amount: The likelihood the defendant will flee The […]
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We’re in the middle of festival and concert season and while we’ve seen a mostly enjoyable and positive time, we still came across a few party crashers. We want to prevent what we can, as much as we can, so we’re here to warn you about the stuff that gets most people at festivals and […]
Don’t you love days spent with your loved ones? Playing a sport, beating each other at video games, going shopping, dining together, drinking together, just hanging out together no matter what you’re doing. Don’t you love those days? Bring your loved one home from jail so you can have more of those fun times together! […]
Do you have a number of unpaid tickets? It’s not that you’re purposefully not paying them, you just need to scrap funds together somehow, someway. You’re struggling. Well, unfortunately, holding off on paying your tickets in time is not a good idea. A judge may sign off on a warrant to have you arrested. If […]
Getting a bail bond from a company who does not have you at their priority and best interest. Some over-charge, some work slower, some are non-responsive and some will even look for reasons to put you back in jail. Providing incorrect or false contact information on your bail bond papers. Part of securing a bail […]
Bail bond fees may differ slightly state-to-state but will typically be between 10-15% of the total bail amount. (We charge the minimum, 10% at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services.) The judge will determine the bail amount. It is up to you or someone on your behalf to contact us at Contra Costa Bail Bond […]
What happens if you get arrested and need help to bail out of jail? You don’t have the funds to meet the requirements by yourself and you need someone to loan you money. But, you’re too embarrassed to call your friends and chances are, they don’t really want to help because they need to save […]
Don’t be ashamed to call us at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services seeking help to get out of jail. You should, in fact, be eager to call us, so you can get out of jail and contemplate on the ordeal that you just experienced, and plan for the coming days and weeks. Occasionally, there […]
Sorry ladies of Los Angeles, if you were hoping to meet your Prince Charming by kissing a frog, you better search elsewhere. It’s against the law to kiss and lick frogs in LA. Yes, this is a real law. This law is as real as these other dumb laws in California: You may not own […]
Many bail bonds will require collateral be put up in order to proceed. This collateral is used as security – if the defendant does not show up for court as they are required to, the collateral is taken. Collateral is certainly an incentive for the defendant to go to court if they (or the person […]
Don’t you wish that it was legal to drink on the beach? Well, luckily, there are a handful of beaches in Southern California where you can do just that and not get in trouble for it (unless you start causing problems). Doheny State Beach, Paradise Cove, and Carmel Beach are among the very few that […]
You may not know you’re breaking the law sometimes, especially with something that seems less harmless, more fun. Well, here are a few items that you might be doing or may have done or are thinking of doing for fun (or convenience). The fun will stop when you learn these are infractions or misdemeanors and […]
Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services gives hope back to people who have been arrested. Jail doesn’t have to be “the end of your life” and future successes and happiness. It’s merely an obstacle you must now deal with, but it is up to you to get your future back on track. We need you […]
The easiest and fastest way to bail is through Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services. Our family-owned company has been in the business for over 28 years and we continue to meet new clients who have been recommended to us by their peers who were once in that same stressful position. Because of our excellent […]
Every now and then you’re warned about the things you post on social media, cautious that employers or parents or professors will see information that can get you into some trouble. But have you ever considered that the police can also see information that you don’t want them to, information that can get you into […]
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 […]
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 […]