For most people, bail is a bit of a mystery. They understand the basic concept, pay money to get out of jail, but that’s all they know. Some people wonder why bail even exists at all. These people often do not want criminals to get out of jail just by paying money. The problem is, […]
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Car enthusiasts value their vehicles more than many other things in their lives; it is a prized possession. These people will not hesitate to keep spending money on their car(s) to upgrade, modify, and personalize it to their liking. These modifications can include tinted windows, car wraps, and new exhaust pipes. However, they can only […]
The upside to turning 18 years old is finishing high school, getting ready for college, and officially becoming an adult, free to make your own decisions. The downside to turning 18, is becoming the adult that needs to learn how to calculate decisions and evaluate possible outcomes before making a move. Rewards are great when […]
Identity theft can be a huge disaster for the person who had his or her identity stolen. The thief can cause a lot of damage to their target’s reputation, both physically and financially. When a crook steals someone’s identity, they can wreak havoc. The thief gets ahold of personal information such as their target’s name […]
Being stressed is never much fun, yet so many things can cause people stress on a daily basis. While it may be tiring and exhausting, a little stress can be a good thing. Stress helps you know that something needs to get done and that something needs to change. Of course, too much stress is […]
Yet again, a certain airline has made its way into headlines. This time a rabbit died while waiting in one of the airline’s pet holding facilities. This latest incident has raised the question of what options do pet owners have when they need to transport their pet long distances. There are typically 3 options for […]
It is warming up here in California, meaning that fire season is growing closer. Nobody wants to experience a wildfire burning near their home, which means that everyone should do their part in preventing wildfires. California’s Mediterranean climate makes it easy for wildfires to get started. All it takes is one spark on a windy […]
T here are so many ways to avoid drinking and driving these days, so why do people still do it? Instead of drinking and driving, you can walk if you are very close to home and the walk is safe, you can take a bus long as you do not act drunk and belligerent, you […]
Summer is approaching, and for residents of the Antelope Valley, that means it’s time for Thunder on the Lot once again. The boulevard will roar to life as hundreds of motorcycles and classic cars parade down the street before settling into place at SGT. Steve Owen Memorial Park. This is Antelope Valley’s largest event, bringing […]
These days, there is no denying how powerful social media is. It is a great way to keep us all up-to-date on how friends and family are doing. It is also a rapidly growing medium for people to receive their daily news. Then there is law enforcement. Law enforcement agencies on all levels, from local […]
I t would not surprise most people to learn that teenagers love their smartphones. Teens spend a lot of time on their smart devices, roughly 3 and a half hours a day, according to data from GlobalWebIndex. Of the teens who spent over 3 hours on their smartphone, 71% of the respondents spent most of […]
Ticket scalping is when a person resells their ticket to an event, like a concert or a sporting event, to another person. The purchaser does not buy the ticket directly from the event itself, but rather goes to someone who already owns a ticket to the event, but is looking to get rid of it. […]
People are already gearing up for the Independence Day Celebration that will be filled with BBQ food, drinks, and fireworks. Those are three essentials to almost every 4th of July party and you can bet people are already starting to make plans with friends and family in regards to who is hosting and bringing what. […]
Getting arrested is not the end of the world. This is coming from someone who has bailed many defendants out of jail, reunited them with family, and watch them get past their own stressful situations. Getting arrested is definitely not a good thing. It is going to put a tremendous amount of pressure and stress […]
Being the good, always concerned friend you are, you might consider taking it upon yourself this New Year to have a resolution that focuses on a loved one of yours, rather than yourself. You choose to try to make your friend see that if he or she continues to keep up certain bad habits and […]
When one is arrested, they will contact their close friends and family who they can confide in. They will also contact a lawyer to help them through the case. If they are eligible to post bail, they will get a bail agent because paying cash bail is ridiculously expensive. Wondering which company is the best […]
Think of all the ways you can pay for something: cash, credit, debit, or checks. That is plenty of options to pay for a piece of clothing, or for a bail bond. A bail bond is used to get a defendant out of jail pre-trial. Bail bonds are more accommodating than cash bail for their […]
Similar to how a beautiful rainbow and bright sunny day appears after a gloomy storm, a person will see a happy, successful life again after dealing with an arrest. In the midst of the storm or the legal process, it might be hard to imagine a positive outcome, but it is there. Do not worry […]
When a person is arrested, they will have to face 1 of 3 scenarios, which is up to the judge to choose. The judge can: Deny Bail – The defendant has no choice but to remain in custody. The judge has determined that this person is too dangerous to be released from jail. Grant Bail […]
Putting your freedom or that of your loved one into the hands of a stranger is a nerve-racking thing to do. On one hand, you are eager for them to get right to work on a bail bond, but on the other hand, you want to make sure they can do the job perfectly for […]