Your home is the place where you should always feel safe, which is why crimes that include home invasions are so horrible. Lately, home invasions, the right to protect your home, and something California lawmakers refer to as Castle Doctrine have been getting a great deal of media attention. The reason these topics have been […]
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What is Misappropriation of Public Funds
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Aug
Aug
People who enter into public office are expected to follow specific rules, especially when it comes to any money they handle that’s connected to their office. The failure to handle the money correctly is a direct violation of California’s Penal Code 424 PC. California’s Penal Code 424 PC specifically deals with misappropriation, which is the […]
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Dangers of Sharing Prescription Medications
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Aug
Aug
When you hear that someone is suffering from a health problem, especially pain, it’s so easy to reach into your medicine cabinet and pull out whatever prescription you have on hand that you think will help them feel better. The reality is that unless you’re passing out over-the-counter medications, you should squash your urge and […]
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Mistakes to Avoid Following a Hit and Run Accident in California
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Aug
Aug
Hit and run accidents are extremely serious. There are several mistakes you should avoid making when it comes to a hit-and-run accident. Fleeing the Scene The biggest mistake you should avoid making is getting involved in a hit-and-run accident. Accidents happen. And while it’s perfectly natural to want to flee the scene and pretend the […]
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Providing False Credit Card Information
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Aug
Aug
There are times when we could all use a little extra money. Adding an additional line of credit to our lives seems like a good way to get it. The problem is that if you’re already overstretched, the credit card companies will likely reject your application. This can prompt some of us to consider providing […]
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Degrees of Arson Charges in California
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Aug
Aug
Some states have different degrees of arson charges. The charges are the same as murder charges, with 3rd-degree arson being the least severe charge and first-degree arson carrying the biggest sentence. Things are different in California where there aren’t any varying degrees of arson charges. Instead of separating arson into three different degrees, at some […]
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Deprivation of Child Custody or Visitation in California
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Aug
Aug
Once a family has entered into a formal child custody agreement that includes visitation rights, the court system expects both parents to not only adhere to the agreement, but to promptly let one another (and in some cases, the court) know if something happens, such as sickness or an emergency, that could disrupt things. Failing […]
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Aug
Aug
Every state has a few strange laws that cause people to scratch their heads. California is not an exception. There are three very strange driving laws that could impact you no matter where you are in California. The first odd California driving law is that you aren’t allowed to go faster than 60 miles per […]
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Aug
Aug
Many people don’t realize that bench warrants and arrest warrants are two different things. While both have the same end result, you get arrested, they’re handled in two very different ways. What is an Arrest Warrant? Before an arrest warrant can be issued, a judge has to sign off on the document. This happens when […]
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Aug
Aug
In light of the mass shootings and hostage situations that have taken place throughout the country over the last couple of decades, California lawmakers created what is commonly called the Red Flag Law. This is an interesting law that allows certain people including teachers and employers to seek out a court order that would remove […]
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Dec
Dec
As much as we wish we could provide you with all the necessary services throughout your loved one’s arrest, we cannot. We are very good at our jobs as bail bond professionals, but beyond that scope of work, we cannot help you because we are not legally allowed to. Martinez Bail Bond Store is not […]
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Dec
Dec
It can be difficult to get into the holiday spirit if someone in your close-knit group of friends or family members is in danger of missing the holiday fun. Although they committed a mistake that landed them in jail, you do not think that they deserve to be kept in jail and forced to miss […]
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Dec
Dec
Do you know how happy your loved one will be if you bail him or her out of jail? As you can imagine, nobody likes to spend time in jail, and so everybody wants to be bailed out. The problem is, that bail can be so expensive. Most people do not have the kind of […]
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Nov
Nov
Maybe you have a loved one you are trying to bail out, but he or she is on the other side of the state from you. Will a local bail agent need to help you, or will you have to drive out to find a local bail agent near your loved one? The answer depends […]
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What Happens In The Immediate Hours Following An Arrest
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Oct
Oct
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the number of people being booked and the number of officers […]