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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 […]

If you overpaid taxes last year, you have the option of applying the excess amount to this year’s taxes, or have it refunded to you. In deciding which option would be more beneficial to you, consider your current financial situation. Do you plan to make a large purchase sometime soon? Have you been spending more […]

The presidential election is starting to take shape and voting happens in November. Anyone 18 or older can vote, obviously. But what if you are in custody? What if you’re serving a sentence in prison? What if you have a criminal history? Can you still vote? Below are answers to these questions, and other similar […]

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 […]

No matter how much or how little you are receiving for your tax return, any amount will help a bit of your financial burden in having to pay for a bail bond. Granted, bail bonds are already the more affordable method to bailing out of jail, but that still doesn’t mean bail bonds are cheap. […]

No matter what California jail you are taken to, Alameda Bail Bond Store can help bail you out, if you are eligible for bail after your arraignment hearing. No matter what day of the week it is, or what hour of the day it is, Alameda Bail Bond Store will answer your online chat, phone […]

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 […]

Whether you’re on your first or last payment of a bail bond, or somewhere in the middle, know that you can use your tax refund money to pay for bail, there’s nothing wrong with that, even if the bail bond is for a friend or family member and not you. You will have to wait […]

Sooner or later, people are going to find out about your arrest. Immediately when it happens, you’ll of course notify the people most important to you who can help you handle the situation. You’ll probably have to let your employer know, especially if you are going to miss some days. From there, people will talk […]