Getting arrested and bailing out of jail is going to be embarrassing – both for the person who was arrested, as well as their absolute closest friends and family members. But instead of facing this situation as an overbearing punishment, think of it as a lesson and motivation to be a better, more responsible and […]
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A search warrant is a document authorizing the police to search through a person’s property and belongings. In order for the police to obtain a search warrant, they must present to the judge that they have probable cause to believe criminal activity has occurred, is occurring, or will occur in connection to the location and […]
When filing taxes, you’re asked whether you want to apply excess taxes from the previous year towards this year, or if you would prefer to receive a tax return check. The benefit of the former choice is not needing to pay as much if and when you owe money. But the benefit of the latter […]
Have you read, word for word, the terms and conditions of something or anything? Have you read the fine print? If you are like 99% of the world, the answer is probably something along the lines of “never.” We are all quick to assume that the fine print is the standard information but sometimes there […]
What you watch on television shows are never the full truth and full story. There just isn’t enough time to watch every detail of how bail bonds work because showing that is not as exciting to the viewer as the high speed police chase part of the show. So, to help you understand how bail […]
The purpose of gun laws is to regulate the use, sale and possession of firearms. Each U.S. state may have different gun laws; California has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the country. In terms of owning and selling guns in California: A person must be at least 18 to purchase a long […]
Bail bonds as a way of jail release are working. What do we mean by that? At Contra Costa Bail Bond Store, we mean that by releasing a defendant from jail using our no collateral needed bail bonds, we are giving the defendant some of his or her life back. They can go to work, […]
Getting arrested is such a selfish thing to do. How many people are affected by one person’s arrest? Countless friends and family members. Some co-workers or peers. Tax-payers. So, practically everyone. Sure the one person who is arrested faces the scariest consequences and the toughest recovery period. But those closest to them also deal with […]
As we always attempt to reassure our clients, having been arrested is not “the end” for you. For many, getting arrested is simply a mishap. It will go on your record but it will not always haunt you for the rest of your life. People with a criminal past are very much capable of being […]
Admitting to something so serious like getting arrested can be very hard to do but once you get it over with, you’ll find your uphill climb to be much easier. No matter what the crime you committed was, you always know there are certain people you can talk to openly. This revelation to them likely […]
You may post bail anytime after your bail hearing – as long as the judge has granted bail, of course. The time it will take to pay off bail will depend on the route you choose to bail out of jail. If you wish to pay your bail money directly with court so you have […]
Hoverboard laws are continuing to get stricter. In January, a number of hoverboard laws in California began: riders had to be at least 16 and wear a helmet, for example. They could ride on sidewalks or streets where the posted speed limit was no more than 35 miles per hour. These are state-wide laws. Individual […]
Most defendants will be eligible to apply for a bail bond to get out of jail if they wish to use this route; however, not all defendants will qualify for a bail bond. You don’t need to be above or below a certain average household income. You don’t need to be of a certain age. […]
It is quite the bold move, California lawmakers just recently voted to change the minimum age for smoking from 18 to 21. California is only the second state in the U.S. to move forward with this change; only Hawaii has made this change. California is the most populous state in America and such a substantial […]
When you’re fifteen and sixteen and you get in trouble with the cops, your parents are the ones who are responsible for the consequences like paying fines. They may take away your allowance for awhile, but they are the ones who will need to sign papers, communicate with the court and pay money. But once […]
It’s not very surprising, but instead disappointing, that there are people in prison who have been wrongly convicted of a crime. The person could be in prison because investigators were lazy, the jury was lazy or racist or sexist, the technology to test DNA and evidence was not as precise and accurate as it is […]
Here are the weirdest laws in California so far: You cannot play with a frisbee at any Los Angeles beaches unless you get the lifeguard’s “okay.” Women may not drive while wearing a house coat. No vehicle without a driver can go more than 60 miles per hour. Animals may not mate in public if […]
Lying to the police and making a false report is a crime. Making a mistake by telling the police one thing, then remembering it’s another thing, is different and not a crime. For example, describing the getaway car as red when you definitely know it was white is lying and thus committing a crime. But […]
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