You do not have to be suspected of committing a crime for the police to stop and question you. The police stop and speak with all kinds of people daily, it is their job. If it ever happens to you, try and remember this: Get the officer’s name and badge number. Take note of their […]
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We all know that using cell phones while driving is a no-no. It has been illegal for several years now, but since the original bills were put into effect, the intelligence of smartphones has increased. They can access social media, texts, email, video chat, and have better GPS. It is no secret that we rely […]
There is nothing that says if you have a terrible day, everything from there on out will just get worse. So maybe it is a string of bad luck and hard times, but you know what? Everyone experiences this in some way or another, and they get through it. Stressing about your loved one being […]
No matter who you are, know this: you are a role model for someone out there, whether it is your child, friend, sibling, parent, or even a stranger. Someone is looking up to you. You do not have to be the older person to be the role model, you can be a role model to […]
No doubt, the best people to confide in when you are in a dark place are your parents, followed by your best friends. Going through a rough patch in life is so much harder if you go at it alone. When you have your supportive loved ones with you, overcoming the situation is a lot […]
Having an arrest and criminal record is not the best thing to have, but it is not the worst thing either. Naturally, anyone would think getting arrested is the end of their life, but that is because they have not talked to us at Discovery Bay Bail Bond Store. Half of what we do is […]
So it is already days into 2017 and you have learned that a good friend of yours has already been arrested. Well, that may have been fast, but it is definitely not too late to resolve some of the matters and get his or her life back on track. It is not too late to […]
Let us be real, these days, texting and driving is no longer texting and driving. It is more like social media-ing and driving, or navigating maps and driving, because smart phones have come so far in just a few years. This has caused driving and cell phone laws to be expanded, starting this year. Starting […]
A person’s bail is often very expensive. It can be in the thousands or tens of thousands. A bail bond is 10% of the bail, but it is possible that even the bail bond is still expensive. You must wonder, does paying for bail affect credit score? You know how credit works, you prepay for […]
When someone is arrested for a crime, then they post bail, there are two thoughts on the situation. One thought comes from some strangers, “Great, a criminal back on the streets.” The second thought comes from family and friends, “He or she can get some freedom back!” Whether you see the negativity or positivity in […]
This 2017, make it your goal to no longer be that friend who gets into all kinds of trouble with your best friend. Rather, make it your goal to be that friend who confronts the trouble-making best friend and gets him or her to settle down as well. There comes a time where taking illegal […]
Did you know that racking up unpaid parking tickets is reason enough for the police to issue a warrant for your arrest? It is very possible for arrest warrants to exist without the person being aware they are wanted. We hope you are not one of those people, but if you are curious, you can […]
Resolving to change your bad habits could sound like a silly resolution for 2017, but is it really? What kind of bad habits are you trying to break? What kind of trouble could you get into if you keep up with these bad habits? You can look at it this way; is it possible you […]
Some people who have an understanding of bail and the bail process know that when you pay for someone’s bail, you get the money back after the defendant’s trial is over. Often times, they wonder why they do not get their money back after bailing someone out with a bail bond. The difference is that […]
A co-signer is very important for a bail bond. This person is making a promise that the defendant he or she is bailing out, will go to all assigned court appearances. On top of that, the co-signer is paying for the bail bond, and the payment plan greatly depends on the co-signer’s financial situation. Did […]
Many people do not realize that there is actually a difference between bail and bail bonds. The difference between the 2 can equal out to a lot of money. Bail is determined by a judge, and it is the amount of money that needs to be paid in order for someone to be released from […]
Often times, the hardest part of getting a bail bond for people is making the down payment. While bail bonds are 90% cheaper than paying for the bail itself, getting that first payment together can be difficult. In most cases, a couple hundred dollars is still a lot of money for some people. In order […]
When you need to bail a loved one out of jail, you actually have options. You can either pay for the expensive bail yourself or you can get help. If you get a bail bond, you will get professional bail help from a trained bail agent. Many people cannot afford the first option, and so […]
Winter is almost here, and the weather is growing colder every single day. This can lead to tougher driving conditions. Here at Stockton Bail Bond Store, we want to make sure that everyone gets to where they are going safely this holiday season. That is why we are offering some tips for driving in rainy […]
Telling a friend or family member that you have been arrested can be scary and embarrassing. You have to admit to a loved one that you made a huge mistake, and hope that they can forgive you and help you out. As hard as it is may be to come clean about your arrest, you […]