People associate bail bonds with crime, dangerous people, and jail. All of which are negative thoughts. At Vine Hill Bail Bond Store, we understand this. However, it is one of our goals to help you see otherwise. We are here to help bail defendants out of jail and to show why this is a good […]
Tax returns are treated like free money. Most people either put it into their savings account or treat themselves to something nice. Some people may choose to use it to pay off a bail bond, which is definitely acceptable. A part of what makes bail bonds more flexible and a more ideal alternative to paying […]
When someone is arrested, it is because they are being accused of doing something illegal. They broke the rules and need to be punished. It is easy to think that the odds are stacked against them, but this isn’t always true. After all, even arrestees and defendants have rights to protect themselves, and they have […]
Los Angeles is among California’s self-proclaimed sanctuary cities. There is no formal definition of a sanctuary city, but in general, it is one that vows to protect its immigrants from deportation. In the United States, there are an upwards of 300 sanctuary cities. Some tips for immigrants would be: Make copies of your visas and […]
Generally, a person is not required to report a crime if they witness one occurring, nor are they required to intervene to try and stop it. There is no law forcing any one to be a Good Samaritan because it could be very dangerous to get involved. However, there are some exceptions to this. Certain […]
In a scary moment, a person should never be afraid to ask for help. In fact, it is in these stressful situations, like getting arrested, that a person wants to be vulnerable and lose a little pride so they can ask their loved ones for help. The embarrassment felt is the least of their worries, […]
With your loved one’s freedom literally in the hands of a stranger at Mococo Bail Bond Store, you must have anxiety running through you. That is in addition to the stress and other emotions you are dealing with knowing that your loved one is sitting in jail. Let us help you ease that stress. Mococo […]
Unfortunately, California jails are overcrowded with convicts serving short sentences and recently arrested individuals who cannot post bail. Do not let your loved one be one of those people sitting in jail with other potentially dangerous and intimidating strangers. Help them post bail. Maltby Bail Bonds will help you do just that. 24/7 statewide availability […]
In the justice system, “arraignment” is when a defendant, stands before a judge for the first time. This is not part of the trial. Arraignment occurs after the arrest and booking process, but before the trial. This is when the defendant is formally charged for a crime and the judge decides the defendant’s immediate fate. […]
These days, we live on our cell phones and social media. This is how we stay in touch with friends and family and how we tell stories about what cool things we have been up to lately. As fun as social media is, there are untold rules that ought to be followed. You know how […]
Bail bonds are an alternative method to posting cash bail. Cash bail can be in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The full amount must be paid in order for the defendant to be released. Bail bonds, on the other hand, offer more flexibility and breathing room. A professional bail agent facilitates the […]
Bail bond services, it is in our name. Contra Costa Statewide Bail Bonds has another helpful service that you may not know about, and that is conducting free, anonymous warrant searches. If you have reason to believe that you or a loved one may be wanted by the police, you can ask Contra Costa Statewide […]
Usually, getting arrested is no laughing matter, but maybe one day it will be both a laughing matter and a “are you serious?” matter. We are talking about a wild case where a person is arrested for committing the most outrageous, silly crimes in California. These crimes come from laws that really leave us scratching […]
$45,000. That is the low end of the average cost of what a first time DUI can cost you in California. Knowing this, wouldn’t you rather pay $20 for a Lyft or Uber home from the bar? Let’s break that figure down. INSURANCE – This is the highest DUI related cost. Insurance will go up […]
At Martinez Bail Bond Store, we are often asked if tax return money can be applied towards bail bond payments and the answer is always yes. Once the return is successfully transferred into your bank account, it is 100% your money and up to you to decide what you want to do with it. This […]