You know that by piling up unpaid dues (parking/traffic tickets, credit cards, bills, etc.), you’re setting yourself up to have a warrant out for your arrest? Well, there’s no saying what the limit is until the police issue an arrest for you – it could be a few months, it could be more or less. […]

To most people’s surprise, jail and prison are not exact synonyms for each other because they refer to two separate institutions that house different groups of criminals and are run by different levels of government. JAIL Operated by local governments Holds individuals awaiting trial or serving short term (usually up to 1 year) sentences Offers […]

Having a criminal record obviously isn’t the best thing, but it won’t stop you from obtaining future opportunities. If you are applying for a new job, housing, a loan, etc., yes, you will need to indicate if you have any criminal history. But, that doesn’t mean you will automatically be denied. Many with criminal records […]

In your daily, weekly routine, do you ever pass some of the same people who are out on their own daily, weekly routines? The woman in your yoga class, the couple at the grocery store, the man at the coffee shop. They are just like you – going about their chores and errands as necessary, […]

No bail bond company will give a bail bond for a juvenile. Why? Juveniles go through a different process when they are arrested. Juveniles are not offered bail – they are released to their parent(s) or guardian(s). California juveniles as those who are 17 and under. However under special circumstances, some juveniles may actually be […]

No one wants to be left out of holiday festivities, especially when young children around. No parent wants to miss these family moments, watching kids grow with joy and laughter. Getting arrested means you may miss some of that, but at least it’s better than missing weeks and months. When you are offered bail (meaning […]

If you have a loved one in jail and are worried it will ruin your whole family’s holiday season, there’s something you can do to prevent that. Contact Martinez Bail Bond Store at 925-231-2257 and one of our bail agents will help you secure an affordable bail bond that will allow your loved one to […]

Some might think that keeping a defendant in jail is safer for the community but also that individual. But sometimes they forget how dangerous jail can be. Think about it: Jail houses criminals. Now, jail is separate from prison, which holds criminals serving long-term sentences. But jails still do house criminals serving short-term sentences and […]

Being the co-signer of a bail bond is a huge responsibility. The truth is that no matter how much you care about the defendant, if you are not financially stable enough or do not trust the defendant enough to keep his or her word, you shouldn’t be a co-signer. Here are the responsibilities of a […]

There is only so much you, or any one person, can do for a stubborn friend or family member. Perhaps now the best thing you can do for them is to “tattle” on them – tell their parents what their child has been up to, get them professional help, or even contact the police. It’s […]

Here’s what we offer: Free consultations Affordable bail bonds set up on a personalized payment plan with low monthly rates Absolutely no hidden fees, down, or interest 24/7 statewide availability in California Quick and confidential service Free, anonymous warrant searches What bail bond companies can offer will not get any better than this right here […]

We’d like to share what our family here at Martinez Bail Bond Store is thankful for. We’re thankful that you, our clients, trust us enough to allow us into a bit of your personal life in order to help you. We know that the situation behind your reasoning to reach out to us is not […]

A recent study has shown that violent crime in Hollywood, California has increased by 21% in the last year. Hollywood is glitz and glamour. The population is growing as are the number of bars and clubs. Sure, many crimes develop from drunk people emerging from these hotspots, but these are not the only direct cause […]

Many larger-sized drones will now have to be registered with the government in order to be owned and operated by individuals. This was a move the government saw as necessary in order to regulate individuals flying drones. Over the last year there has been an increase of interference of drones with airplanes, helicopters and more. […]

When you’re getting a bail bond, you should never feel like your privacy is being invaded. Yes, you will have to inform the bail bond company of some personal information, but that will all be kept confidential. A bail bond company like Martinez Bail Bond Store will never reveal this to others who are not […]