Yearly Archives: 2015

One thing you probably want to know about paying bail is if it is tax deductible. The answer to that is no. Even though you are paying bail money to the government, you need to remember that it is a payment to secure the release of a newly arrested person. Bail is not a tax. […]

When it comes to legal troubles, it’s hard to see even the smallest silver lining. Stress, troubles, and more stress continue to plague us. But when it comes to the bail bond industry, El Sobrante Bail Bond Store Services is a delightful refresher for clients. Not only does the 27-year-old company pride itself in having […]

We may not realize how much we really influence the ones we love most. You may look up to someone and aspire to be the type of person they are, but how often do you tell them? Probably not nearly enough for them to know. How one acts in public and in private can result […]

As you research for a bail bond company to help you out during this stressful time, you’re of course going to be looking out for a company who is affordable, trustworthy, and reliable. The standard cost for the services of a bail agent is 10% of the full bail amount of the arrested person. So […]

The fastest way to get your loved one out of jail is to secure a bail bond. In order to do this, there needs to be someone willing to co-sign for it. This means that the co-signer is responsible for seeing that the bail agent receives his or her rightful 10% of the full bail […]

Mother-son relationships are one of the most unique relationships. In true fashion, mothers will always be protective of their sons (as she would be of any of her offspring). Sons, in return, will also always be protective of their mothers. This is a unique bond not quite like any other. Boys tend to get in […]

By now you probably have heard the whole “you have the right to remain silent” spiel. You know that as an arrested person, you can decline interrogation until your lawyer is present. But, do you know how this right came about? It took years before the justice system implemented rights for arrested people so that […]

Aren’t you so grateful for payment plans? For Coachella, Disneyland passes, mortgage, even bail bond payments! Yep, even the things we don’t want to be paying for because it’s not for personal pleasure offer payment plans. The purpose of bail bond payments is to ensure the release of a loved one from jail as he […]

You might be surprised to hear that even the biggest celebrities approach bail bond companies for help when they are arrested. You’d think that even with all the money they have and their fame, they wouldn’t need a bail company. But that’s not true. They are not given any special consideration for their fame. And […]

When you’re getting out of jail on a bail bond, you want to make sure everything goes smoothly. You’ve hit enough bumps in your road to get where you are. Avoid these 5 mistakes and your bail bond will post immediately with no trouble: Neglecting consequences of skipping bail. You’re warned that if you don’t […]

The only way to get out of jail to live at home before and during your trial is to post bail. Now, there are two options for posting bail: paying in cash, or using a bail bond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each: CASH BAIL: Pros: No third party involved with your bail. […]

If the FBI contacts you, of course you’re going to be freaking out! Try to remain calm and poised. You don’t need to give them any more reason to be suspicious of you. What you should do is get a lawyer. Let the FBI know you do not want to answer any of their questions […]

If you have no problem being persistent, direct, and honest with a loved one when absolutely necessary, then perhaps being a loved one’s cosigner is for you. What we mean is that if someone you know gets arrested, and they contact Martinez Bail Bond Store for a bail agent, the bail agent may need to […]

What’s more challenging than getting arrest for a crime is getting arrested in a state you do not reside in. State has jurisdiction, meaning they can prosecute any crime that occurs in that state. So, if you are a California resident visiting Texas, and you are involved in some incident or crime and are arrested, […]

Bail exists to uphold the “innocent until proven guilty” protection. This means that a recently arrested person who has yet to stand in court can go about their regular lives during their days between arrest and court. They can go to work, to school, spend time with family and friends, etc. By posting bail, they […]