What’s more challenging than getting arrest for a crime is getting arrested in a state you do not reside in. State has jurisdiction, meaning they can prosecute any crime that occurs in that state. So, if you are a California resident visiting Texas, and you are involved in some incident or crime and are arrested,…
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Exercise Your Right To Bail
Bail exists to uphold the “innocent until proven guilty” protection. This means that a recently arrested person who has yet to stand in court can go about their regular lives during their days between arrest and court. They can go to work, to school, spend time with family and friends, etc. By posting bail, they…
Read MoreI’ve Heard The Term “Citizens Arrest.” What Does That Mean?
You may have heard the term “citizens arrest” before and you probably wondered what that meant. The police arrest people. Citizens don’t have that authority. But, in certain and uncommon situations, private individuals can have that power to arrest another without a warrant. Here’s how a citizens arrest works: If a person has very strong…
Read MoreThe Different Categories Of Crime
Crimes are categorized into infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are harmless crimes like traffic tickets, littering, and graffiti. Offenders must pay fines or perform community service for violations. Misdemeanors are crimes like theft and some physical assaults and offenders are generally punished with a fine, community service, or up to a year in jail. Felonies…
Read MoreWhy Bail Helps With Jail Population Control
America does not have the room or funds to keep every arrested person in jail. That’s very unfortunate to think about – we have THAT many criminals? It is also not fair to those who are truly innocent of a crime to be kept in custody. Remember “innocent until proven guilty?” To try and regulate…
Read MoreWhat To Expect With Butte County Bail Bond Store Services
How many bail bond companies do you know that serves the entire state of California with over 165 licensed and experienced agents? Butte County Bail Bond Store Services is an impressive company with outstanding customer satisfaction rates and testimonials. Unlike other bail companies, Butte County Bail Bond Store Services won’t turn you away for being…
Read MoreLet’s Try To Clear Some Misconceptions About Jail
We all know jail is not a place you want to be, but what you know about jail may not be the truth. There are so many common misconceptions about jail. For one, jail is different than prison in that jail houses the recently arrested, those awaiting trial, and those serving short sentences. But, if…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Mother’s Day – Bail Out Your Family!
All Mom want’s for Mother’s Day is to spend time with her family, even if one of you has gotten arrested. She probably doesn’t get to spend as much time with the whole family as she would like, which is why Mother’s Day is a great encourager for families to be together. We can help…
Read MoreWhy More Women Than Men Are Arrested For A DUI
The California Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a study last year that showed a very interesting trend: more women are being arrested in Los Angeles and California as a whole for drinking and driving, particularly those in the 21-35 and 51+ age group. For men, DUI-related arrests have decreased. This trend is the same in…
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