There is a right and a wrong way to bail bonds, just FYI. The wrong way is to go with the first bail bond company you come across without doing anymore research. The wrong way is to go with a bail bond agent who will take advantage of your desperation, vulnerability, and little knowledge of […]
Being released from jail on what is called ‘own recognizance’ is reserved for the lucky few. This means that those who are granted this permission, do not have to pay for bail to be released from jail. They simply sign formal papers to agree to show up in court as scheduled. A judge is the […]
There are two types of people: those who bail out of jail, and those who do not. Let’s compare the two: Those Who Bail Out Of Jail More likely to lean on friends and family for support. Will have a stronger defense case made with their lawyer. Will continue to receive paychecks because they can […]
If you were to ask former clients of ours, what the best thing about Martinez Bail Bond Store was, what ONE thing could you say? 24/7 state-wide availability? Professional, fast, and friendly licensed agents? Confidentiality? Low cost bail bonds with flexible payment plans? There are too many good things about Martinez Bail Bond Store to […]
Paying for bail or a bail bond is something that 1) you never thought you’d have to do, and 2) would rather not do because it’s your money that you’d rather spend elsewhere. It can be so easy to say no to helping a friend out because it is quite a bit of money. “They’ll […]
Bail for a defendant is going to be based on a number of criteria. What the crime was. Whether or not the defendant has a prior record of criminal activity. The bonds he or she has with other members of the community (flight risk). His or her financial standing. There is such a thing […]
The number for Martinez Bail Bond Store is 925-231-2257. You might want to remember that (and the company’s name) next time you have a run-in with the cops. This time, you got away or got off easy. But next time they may not be so forgiving and you may not get so lucky. Next time […]
Getting arrested is a serious enough issue for a loved one of yours to be so mad at you – madder than you have ever seen them. So mad (and disappointed, which may be worse) to the point you think they will separate themselves from you, not talk to you, not help you, etc. But […]
Among a parent’s most frightening thoughts is that their child is going to be or has been arrested. In this moment, they want to be there to help their child as much as they can but frankly, there is only so much they can do – it is not like the parent can tell the […]
Compared to cash bail, bail bonds are a small cost. Bail bonds cost 10% of cash bail. So it may be a few hundred or a few thousand dollars that you would much rather spend on something else. But knowing that your loved one, who is sitting in jail, depends on you to come through […]