If you get a call and learn that your loved one has been arrested, try not to freak out too much, okay? Your loved one is doing plenty of that (rightfully so) and for them, you need to remain as collected as possible. Understandably, you may not immediately know what to expect and what you […]
Category Archives: Oakdale Bail Bonds
Bail is expensive and not many people can afford to pay it easily. Bail bonds are the more affordable alternative (at 10-15% of the bail cost) but even then, some people struggle trying to pay this and also make other ends meet. But, bail bonds don’t have to be paid off by only one person, […]
Although it might seem tax deductible because it’s a payment going to the government, bail is actually not tax deductible. Bail is a guarantee (like a bribe, essentially) to get a defendant to appear in court for a crime they are accused of committing. As long as the defendant is compliant with this and his […]
Bail is ridiculously expensive, period. Most people won’t easily have enough money to post bail on their own. Even getting extra money back from the IRS during tax season won’t be enough money to bail out of jail. However, that extra tax return money might be enough to afford a bail bond from Oakdale Bail […]
Bail bonds as a way of jail release are working. What do we mean by that? At Modesto Bail Bond Store, we mean that by releasing a defendant from jail using our no collateral needed bail bonds, we are giving the defendant some of his or her life back. They can go to work, hang […]
Getting arrested is such a selfish thing to do. How many people are affected by one person’s arrest? Countless friends and family members. Some co-workers or peers. Tax-payers. So, practically everyone. Sure the one person who is arrested faces the scariest consequences and the toughest recovery period. But those closest to them also deal with […]
As we always attempt to reassure our clients, having been arrested is not “the end” for you. For many, getting arrested is simply a mishap. It will go on your record but it will not always haunt you for the rest of your life. People with a criminal past are very much capable of being […]
You may post bail anytime after your bail hearing – as long as the judge has granted bail, of course. The time it will take to pay off bail will depend on the route you choose to bail out of jail. If you wish to pay your bail money directly with court so you have […]
The presidential election is starting to take shape and voting happens in November. Anyone 18 or older can vote, obviously. But what if you are in custody? What if you’re serving a sentence in prison? What if you have a criminal history? Can you still vote? Below are answers to these questions, and other similar […]
It’s so great having those few friends and family members who you can rely on and trust the most. You know they’ll answer your calls at 2 PM or 2 AM, it doesn’t matter what time it is. Whether it’s to crack some laughs or you’re in need of their immediate help and secrecy, they’ll […]