The family member is arrested and charged with a crime. The District Attorney (DA) will review the case and decide whether or not to file charges. If the DA decides not to move forward with charging the individual with a crime, the case is dismissed and he or she is free to go home. If […]
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As you probably know, a criminal history can affect your parental rights over your child. The judge always has the child’s best interests and safety at heart. A judge will look at the offense, how old you were at the time, what your sentence was, how long ago the crime was committed, and how you’ve […]
As far as you know it, getting arrested means that your life is pretty much over. You’re going to be kicked out of school and/or fired from your job. You won’t get another career-focused job. You won’t get a loan, or an apartment. Your relationships with friends, family, and lovers will be ruined. This is […]
Being a bail bondsman at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services is much like being any other professional businessman or woman. This is a real job that requires annual training, a license and certification, and excellent customer service skills. Our bail agents aren’t your image of a mobster or club bouncer. They don’t wear dark […]
How soon do I need to pay bail? Well, that depends on the method you are choosing. If you want to be direct and pay the court (without going through a third party), you will pay the entire amount of your bail at once. Only when you do this can you get out of jail. […]
As a general rule, if you think your friend might need some advice or a good heart-to-heart (but is too shy to ask), then you should be the one to go up to him or her and offer your help. Even if it turns out they really have their own situation under control, it’s better […]
If there are so many alternatives to driving yourself, why don’t you take it? Not only can it be cheaper, it can also be smarter and safer, especially if you’ve been drinking. The legal alcohol limit in California is .08%, but that does not mean that is the point at which everyone is drunk, a […]
It’s time to show court (and your friends and family) how sorry you are for your crime, how seriously you are taking this situation, and how much you really don’t reflect the actions and attitude you demonstrated in the past. To do this, you need to represent yourself accordingly in court: Do not chew gum […]
College students don’t have time for full-time jobs. Some don’t even have time for part time jobs. They’re busy getting an education for which they are paying thousands and thousands of dollars for. On top of their tuition, they pay for housing, food, bills, etc. And then upon graduating college, they probably have thousands and […]
Many colleges are beginning their school year in the coming days and weeks (or they may have started already!) and we know a lot of students are excited. They get to live with their best friends, go to parties weekly, and overall have the time of their lives. At Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services, […]
You get arrested. Now you’re in jail. You now need to contact a friend or family member and ask them to do some research or ask around for two reliable companies/firms/individuals who are crucial to your coming days and weeks: a bail bond company and an attorney. A bail bond company will help you post […]
Laws and bail schedules are ever-changing, which is why it is imperative for all our licensed bail agents and representatives at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services to be at the top of their game. They must be knowledgeable of the changes being made, the crime trends that are taking place, and quick to know […]
We can talk up our company and services all we want, but it’s better that you check out client reviews instead. These guys came to Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services and we were able to help them out. Our quality performance is backed by real-life people who went through similar situations you might be […]
Putting your trust in another person, especially a stranger, isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially if involves freedom and money. Naturally, you’re going to want to get the best care you can count on. Let us show you why we at Contra Costa Bail Bond Store Services are the best. Customized and affordable, low […]
“Bouncing back” (as they call it) from an arrest can either be easy or hard and that’s largely up to you. You need to: Prove to your family that their love and close support is your priority, and that you will not let them down. Show friends you are not the person to go to […]
A false arrest is when Person A acts beyond their authority and wrongfully takes Person B into custody. This restricts Person B’s freedoms against his or her consent. A false imprisonment is similar to kidnapping, but without the more serious intentions like harm and ransom. A false arrest is a crime and the victim is […]
If you know a friend or family member in jail who needs help bailing out, you need to act quickly to help them out. The faster you connect with a bail bond company on your friend or family member’s behalf, the sooner the paperwork will be processed (it can take a few hours), and the […]
Bail bonds automatically generate a negative connotation in someone’s mind – “a lot of money that needs to be paid to get someone, who committed a crime, out of jail.” Basically, someone committed a crime but will go free until their trial as long as they pay x amount of money. But there are some […]
Earlier this Summer, a young man was convicted of a crime (involving firearms), but you’ll never guess what led the officers and prosecution to this. The man had photos on his Instagram account that dated back to 2013 that showed him with the guns in question. The police were able to use this as probable […]
You probably think that prison and jail are interchangeable terms that both apply to the same place: where convicts must stay behind bars for a crime they committed. While you are somewhat correct in this, the two terms actually apply to separate institutions that are built for different people in different points of situations. Think […]