As people are forced to stay within their homes, many previously easy tasks have become a little more difficult and stressful. For instance, going grocery shopping is now a much bigger chore than it was a few months ago. One particular task that remains completely unchanged for some, and more difficult for others, is going […]
A person can have a whole lot of questions when they find out that a loved one was arrested. Sometimes, people may not even know why their friend or family member was arrested in the first place. All they know is that they got a call asking for help. If this is what happened to […]
Here at Bail Bonds in Contra Costa, we have learned that most people have a whole lot of questions about bail and how it works. Luckily for our clients, our bail agents are more than capable of answering any questions about the bail process. In fact, in order to help you out, here are some […]
The world is in a state of crisis as the COVID-19, Coronavirus pandemic takes root everywhere. This has led to governments ordering non-essential businesses to temporarily shut down and forcing entire communities to lockdown. People are only allowed to leave their homes for essential trips, and when outside, people need to practice social distancing by […]
There is no denying that the last month has been a stressful one for everyone. A pandemic like this hasn’t been experienced in a long time. Most people weren’t prepared for a disaster like this, which has caused a lot of panic and stress for millions of people. During these tough times, it can be […]
As the world practically shuts down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are now finding themselves stuck at home. For some, this time away from work can be very welcoming. However, for others, not making any money is very stressful. Millions of people across the country have either had their jobs shutdown and […]
Despite what television shows tell people, getting assigned bail after an arrest isn’t always a guarantee. There are plenty of instances where a bail can be denied, meaning that a person is stuck in jail until the end of their trial. This leads people to wonder what can cause a person to be denied bail. […]
People have a lot of questions about bailing someone out of jail. One of the most common ones is how long does it take for someone to be released. After all, nobody wants someone that they care about to sit in a jail cell for any length of time. If you want someone out of […]
Despite the obvious health concerns that come with smoking, there are still a lot of smokers out there in the world. An estimated 42.1 million people in the United States are smokers. This averages out to roughly 18% of all adults over the age of 18. That is a whole lot of people who still […]
Whenever an emergency strikes, people are bound to panic. This is only natural as systems that people have been able to rely on for their day to day lives begin to shut down. This is exactly what is happening as the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic spreads across the world. In response to this virus, many non-essential […]
Anyone who knows about economics and the concept supply and demand knows that as demand goes up and supply struggles to keep up, prices can rise too. The more people want something, and the less of it there is, the more expensive that item becomes. This is something that a lot of people are experiencing […]
When dealing with bail for the first time, you are bound to run into a couple of terms that you don’t understand. One such term might be co-signers. Co-signers are pretty important when posting bail, but the term doesn’t come up much in day to day life. This can leave some people scratching their heads, […]
When a person has been arrested and locked away, it can be hard for them to stay in contact with loved ones. Some people may choose to visit their loved one in jail so there interaction doesn’t have to be as distant as a phone call. While this is a viable option, it is important […]
A whole lot of things can happen while a person is driving. One thing that most drivers would prefer to avoid is getting pulled over. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen, and the driver makes a mistake. Sometimes, as far as the driver knows, they didn’t do anything wrong but find themselves getting pulled over anyways. When […]
All the way back in 2014, California voters chose to enact Proposition 47. Prop 47 was billed as a way of making the punishment aspect of law and punishment fairer for many nonviolent offenses. With the passing of this proposition, certain crimes were reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. By doing this, politicians hoped to reduce […]