Monthly Archives: May 2015

What Some Officers Don’t Tell You About Bail And Your Rights

You are innocent until proven guilty You can hire legal counsel You can refrain from questioning until your lawyer shows up You are entitled to a fair and speedy trial You have the right to know the charges against you You are allowed to make a call after being arrested You have the right to […]

Getting Arrested Could Be The Best Thing To Happen To A Person

Sometimes getting arrested could be the best thing that has ever happened to a person. They live their life dangerously, hurting themselves and those who care about them physically, mentally, emotionally. They do not know how to stop their troubles because they think there is no use – why waste the effort of trying to […]

Doing Proper Research Can Save You From Choosing An Unreliable Company

In California, there are hundreds of bail agencies eager to take anyone’s business. We all do the same work – posting a bail bond so someone can get out of jail. So it doesn’t really matter what company you choose, right? Wrong. Not all bail companies are as reliable or as affordable. Some companies fail […]

How Bail Controls Population In Jail

Even with all the prisons and jails in the United States, it’s sad to say that they are all overcrowding. And because prisons and jails cannot accommodate all offenders, many who have been sentenced for a less serious crime are released before doing their whole time. Bail can help alleviate this issue a bit. For […]

You Could Get Ticketed Just For Crossing Some Los Angeles Streets

Perhaps you’ve heard the recent born-again debate about crazy jaywalking tickets distributed to pedestrians in Los Angeles – predominantly Downtown Los Angeles. The situation has been brought to light by a man in his early 20s who was cited $197 for dashing across an intersection when the crossing countdown still had 10 seconds on it […]

California Laws About Bail Bond Store

Bail bond companies cannot solicit a defendant for posting a bond. The defendant may request a review of bail. However, the bail amount is rarely readjusted after it has been set. Bail companies cannot recommend or refer attorneys to the arrested. If collateral like property and vehicles are put up for the bail bond, the […]

What Not To Do When You Are Arrested

By getting arrested, you’re already facing some trouble and consequences. But you don’t want to open the door to make these consequences any worse than what they already are. Here are some things you should not do if you are arrested: Do not mouth off to the police. Do not upset the police. Do not […]

How Martinez Bail Bond Store Can Help You Find Out If There Is A Warrant Out For You

You knowingly did something illegal but you haven’t gotten caught for it yet. That doesn’t mean the police don’t know about it, won’t ever know about it, or aren’t currently trying to track you down. Martinez Bail Bond Store can help you check if a warrant has been issued for your arrest. And, we do […]

It’s Never Too Late To Turn Your Life Around

Even for those who have had multiple brushes with the law throughout their lifetime, it’s never too late to get life turned around. We can never give up hope on helping those who can’t seem to stay away from trouble because then they will give up hope on themselves. It doesn’t matter if that person […]

Don’t Let The Travel Bug Get You Into Jail Elsewhere!

You’ve caught the travel bug this warm season and you think you’ve got your prepping and packing on lock. But we will bet you’re not thinking about one thing that can either make or break your trip: the laws that govern the place you’re visiting! As a general rule you know that what’s right and […]