It doesn’t matter if the prosecution or the defense thinks you’re a valuable witness, the process is the same for both sides. The first thing they will do is officially summon you to appear. This is done through a formal process in which a court representative hands you the information about how you’re required to […]
Author Archives: spiralmode
Antioch Bail Bonds, Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
The Benefits Of Hiring A Good Criminal Defense Attorney
23
Jan
Jan
One of the biggest decisions you have to make after you’ve been charged with a crime is deciding if you should hire a private criminal defense attorney or if you should take advantage of a public defender. The correct answer is going to vary from one person to another. That being said, there are several […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
California’s Marijuana Laws
13
Jan
Jan
In 2016, registered California voters decided that they were in favor of legalized marijuana and voted yes to Proposition 64. A little over a year later, on January 1, 2018, it became legal for adults to enjoy marijuana throughout the state. What some people failed to realize is that even though it was not legal […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Parking Lot Safety Tips
13
Jan
Jan
When you stop and think about it, we spend a lot of time in parking lots. Most of us stroll through the parking lots without giving the practice a second thought. We’re simply walking to our car. The problem is that we tend to take parking lots for granted and seldom stop to think just […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Different Types Of Pleas In California
11
Jan
Jan
Shortly after you’ve been formally arrested and charged with a crime, you’ll have an arraignment. The arraignment is your first opportunity to tell a judge how you plead. At a California arraignment, there are three different ways you can plea: Guilty Not guilty No-contest Guilty A plea of guilty should be self-explanatory. When you tell […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
House Arrest In California
11
Jan
Jan
Going to jail isn’t any fun. It’s something everyone tries to avoid, which is why so many people hope that the judge handling their case will agree to house arrest rather than a jail sentence. Not everyone is eligible for house arrest in California, especially if the house arrest is being used instead of an […]
Antioch Bail Bonds, Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds
What Police Look For When Searching For Drunk Drivers In CA
09
Jan
Jan
Most of us have been there at least once in our lives. Even though we were perfectly sober at the time, the police pulled us over for a seemingly silly reason. The reason the police do this is that they have been trained to recognize these relatively minor driving issues as signs that the driver […]
Antioch Bail Bonds, Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds
Current Cell Phone Scams
09
Jan
Jan
It seems like this is the time of year when your cell phone never stops ringing. Most of the calls likely come from friends and family members who either want to catch up or who are hoping to finalize holiday plans. Other calls are probably simply Robo callers that signify a sales call. The challenge […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Parental Kidnapping
30
Dec
Dec
Most people worry about the possibility of their child being kidnapped from the park or shopping mall. While these things do happen, most kidnapping cases don’t involve strangers but are actually parental kidnappings. According to Safe, at Last, more than 90% of all reported kidnappings are the result of parental kidnapping. The U.S. Department of […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
About Aiding And Abetting
30
Dec
Dec
It seems like the words aiding and abetting are constantly linked together, which makes most people assume that they go together. The truth is that while, legally speaking, aiding and abetting are quite similar, they aren’t the same thing and can be two separate charges. When you are charged with aiding a crime, the police […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Possessing Deceptive Identification Papers In California
28
Dec
Dec
We all go through phases when we can’t help but wish we were someone else. This usually happens when we have a bad day and wish we’d made different life choices. Normally the mood passes and we get on with our life. The problem is that some people take things too far and will go […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Drunk Driving In A Borrowed Car
28
Dec
Dec
Drunk driving is always bad, but getting caught driving while under the influence of alcohol while using a friend’s car, things become even more complicated. If you were simply pulled over, the issues associated with the fact you were in a friend’s car may be minimal. The biggest headache is that the car will likely […]
Antioch Bail Bonds, Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds
Tips For Earning A Little Extra Money This Holiday Season
26
Dec
Dec
Times are tough right now. We could all use a little extra income, especially during the holidays. The good news is that now is a great time to explore the possibility of a side hustle that will put some extra money in your pocket. Consider Drive Share Programs If you like to drive and have […]
Antioch Bail Bonds, Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds
The Most Common Crimes That Occur During The Holidays
26
Dec
Dec
Most of us associate the holidays with happiness, family and love. While many of us focus on the good things during the holiday season, police departments throughout the United States will quickly tell you that crime doesn’t stop during the holidays. What members of law enforcement have noticed is that certain types of crimes seem […]
Concord Bail Bonds, Contra Costa Bail Bonds, Martinez Bail Bonds, Richmond Bail Bonds, San Ramon Bail Bonds
Driving Without Auto Insurance In California
16
Dec
Dec
It’s expected that if you’re going to own and operate a vehicle in California, it’s properly insured. The amount of insurance you have that covers your own car is usually left up to you, but the state requires that you at least carry limited liability insurance so anyone else who is involved in the accident […]